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really, that's relevant to a firearms forum ?
hey I won the pot at Sanford this morning . now that's relevant !
Someone doing something stupid and shooting themselves? If you don't see the relevance of that...
Some of those are total BS.Firearms Safety -- 10 Rules of Safe Gun Handling
1. Always Keep The Muzzle Pointed In A Safe Direction
2. Firearms Should Be Unloaded When Not Actually In Use
3. Don't Rely On Your Gun's "Safety"
4. Be Sure Of Your Target And What's Beyond It
5. Use Correct Ammunition
6. If Your Gun Fails To Fire When The Trigger Is Pulled, Handle With Care!
7. Always Wear Eye And Ear Protection When Shooting
8. Be Sure The Barrel Is Clear Of Obstructions Before Shooting
9. Don't Alter Or Modify Your Gun, And Have Guns Serviced Regularly
10. Learn The Mechanical And Handling Characteristics Of The Firearm You Are Using
I would say that 3 (maybe 4 if you stretch it) of those rules were violated. A good refresher for what you shouldn't do. Relevant in my opinion.
Some of those are total BS.
The phrase " other police officers " , indicates the guy who shot himself was a cop also. Hmmmmm
Firearms Safety -- 10 Rules of Safe Gun Handling
1. Always Keep The Muzzle Pointed In A Safe Direction
2. Firearms Should Be Unloaded When Not Actually In Use
3. Don't Rely On Your Gun's "Safety"
4. Be Sure Of Your Target And What's Beyond It
5. Use Correct Ammunition
6. If Your Gun Fails To Fire When The Trigger Is Pulled, Handle With Care!
7. Always Wear Eye And Ear Protection When Shooting
8. Be Sure The Barrel Is Clear Of Obstructions Before Shooting
9. Don't Alter Or Modify Your Gun, And Have Guns Serviced Regularly
10. Learn The Mechanical And Handling Characteristics Of The Firearm You Are Using
I would say that 3 (maybe 4 if you stretch it) of those rules were violated. A good refresher for what you shouldn't do. Relevant in my opinion.
Some of those are total BS.
Agreed. There are four rules that need to be followed: (1) Gun is always loaded, (2) Don't put finger on trigger unless you are about to pull it, (3) Be sure of target and what is beyond it (4) Don't point muzzle at anything unless you intend to destroy it. Pretty basic but extremely important.
As for unloading my firearms when not in use. Well that's kind of like not putting batteries in your smoke detector while not in use. Also, I like to modify my guns.
Some of those are total BS.
No, thinking that negligence is an "accident" and trying to promote idiotic "safety" rules that have zero to do with safety, that's what the issue is.Yep that thinking is what causes accidents, you think the safety rules are BS.
No, thinking that negligence is an "accident" and trying to promote idiotic "safety" rules that have zero to do with safety, that's what the issue is.
No, thinking that negligence is an "accident" and trying to promote idiotic "safety" rules that have zero to do with safety, that's what the issue is.
Who actually abides by rule #2?Firearms Safety -- 10 Rules of Safe Gun Handling
1. Always Keep The Muzzle Pointed In A Safe Direction
2. Firearms Should Be Unloaded When Not Actually In Use
3. Don't Rely On Your Gun's "Safety"
4. Be Sure Of Your Target And What's Beyond It
5. Use Correct Ammunition
6. If Your Gun Fails To Fire When The Trigger Is Pulled, Handle With Care!
7. Always Wear Eye And Ear Protection When Shooting
8. Be Sure The Barrel Is Clear Of Obstructions Before Shooting
9. Don't Alter Or Modify Your Gun, And Have Guns Serviced Regularly
10. Learn The Mechanical And Handling Characteristics Of The Firearm You Are Using
I would say that 3 (maybe 4 if you stretch it) of those rules were violated. A good refresher for what you shouldn't do. Relevant in my opinion.
Who actually abides by rule #2?
Who actually abides by rule #2?
Then the rules should also include making sure your shoelaces are tied and your tire pressures are to factory spec, because those are as relevant to gun safety as some from the list upthread. Also, most gun owners are never "directed by a trainer" because they don't get training - does that automatically make them unsafe?Rules promote thinking and a person with a gun in their hand needs to be thinking. New people have no idea how to safely handle a gun until directed by a trainer what is safe. That I know best attitude doesn't matter if you get your self killed but those around you would prefer you follow the rules.
Should I unload my home-defense gun every single morning when I leave for work? Actually, should I keep it unloaded all the time until someone actually tries to break in? Because that's what #2 is telling me.Rules come about for a reason. At our club we demand when a cease fire is called that shooters not going down range to change targets stand back from the firing line and you don't handle any gun. Left loaded on the bench after a lot of shooting a gun can cook off the round in the chamber. Do you want to be down range when an idiot leaves a loaded round in a hot chamber?
Accidents get your range shut down, we have one of the safest ranges in the United dtates.
Rules come about for a reason. At our club we demand when a cease fire is called that shooters not going down range to change targets stand back from the firing line and you don't handle any gun. Left loaded on the bench after a lot of shooting a gun can cook off the round in the chamber. Do you want to be down range when an idiot leaves a loaded round in a hot chamber?
Accidents get your range shut down, we have one of the safest ranges in the United dtates.
Then the rules should also include making sure your shoelaces are tied and your tire pressures are to factory spec, because those are as relevant to gun safety as some from the list upthread. Also, most gun owners are never "directed by a trainer" because they don't get training - does that automatically make them unsafe?
Not a single poster in this thread has argued against safe gun handling. But some of those "safety rules" that were listed upthread have no bearing on safety.People are taught how to tie their shoes or check air pressure if they ask. Guns are made in a manner that they can take human life by the way they are handled. The bad guys are the ones that guns are supposed to be used against and you are not supposed to kill your friends,neighbors and fellow shooters on the gun range. We have the right to carry guns but without learning what is safe and what isnt you are an accident waiting to happen. Accidents come from not learning how to be safe.
Should I unload my home-defense gun every single morning when I leave for work? Actually, should I keep it unloaded all the time until someone actually tries to break in? Because that's what #2 is telling me.