It would certainly hurt but wouldn't kill the target, and as far as he's concerned if he can't kill a demon as opposed to shooting it in the crotch he shouldn't have the job. "Yes. Remember, push a little with one ha--"

And there's the shot, and the recoil that suggests Crow did not in fact remember to brace properly, which.. really is no surprise, it was a whole lot of information all at once.

"It's easier if you do it this way." He holds his own weapon up and demonstrates again, one hand over the other. "Push with dominant hand, pull with offhand, just a little. Line up your sights and try again. Don't hold the grip too tightly."

It always takes practice.