Mind the Ammo
Here are a couple of benign cautionary tales regarding ammunition which could have ended tragically. There are some important takeaways here that gun owners should heed.
Tag: Gun Safety
Fourth Rule of Gun Safety Distilled: Be Sure of Your Target and What Lies Beyond It
Wrapping up the fundamentals of safe gun handling with this post on the fourth rule. Short version… only press the trigger when you are certain and confident of what will follow as you will be responsible and accountable for it.
Third Rule of Gun Safety Distilled: Only Place Your Finger on the Trigger When You Are Ready To Shoot
Placing a finger on the trigger should only be a deliberate and intentional act. Indexing the trigger finger along the side of the gun should be the default instinctive and habitual behavior.
Second Rule of Gun Safety Distilled: Keep the Muzzle Pointed in a Safe Direction
What does it actually mean to keep a muzzle pointed in a safe direction? Are there any exceptions to this rule?
First Rule of Gun Safety Distilled: Treat Every Firearm Like It’s Loaded
Never assume the condition of a firearm, always confirm it.
Safe Gun Handling
I’m happy to see the population of gun owners grow regardless of the reason or circumstance. I welcome all of them. I encourage all of them to learn the safe gun handling as it is a responsibility that comes with ownership.