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The 12 Golden rules for Safe Gun Handling
Wednesday, November 4, 2015 10:04
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Aaron Spuler is a firearms enthusiast and recreational shooter. Follow more or his work at The Weapon Blog
I read this over on the Evans Brothers Guns and Shooting Range Facebook page this morning. While we all know the rules, it’s always good for a reminder from time to time.
- Always treat the gun as loaded.
- Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
- Always keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
- Always keep the gun unloaded until you are ready to use it.
- Never point the gun at anything you don’t intend to destroy.
- Be sure of your target and what is beyond it.
- Learn the mechanical and handling characteristics of the gun you are using.
- Always use proper ammunition.
- Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions before loading and shooting.
- If your gun fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, hold your shooting position for several seconds; then with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, carefully unload the gun.
- Don’t rely on the gun’s safety to keep it from firing.
- Be aware of your surroundings when handling guns so you don’t trip or lose your balance and accidentally point and/or fire the gun at anyone or anything.
Source: http://www.weapon-blog.com/2015/11/the-12-golden-rules-for-safe-gun-handling/
