Post by bazooka on Aug 6, 2019 9:32:05 GMT
Know the Rules of Gun Safety
Before you even think about picking up a gun, you should be able to recite these gun safety rules in your sleep:
Treat every gun as if it is loaded all of the time
Never point your gun at anything you do not wish to destroy
Keep your finger off of the trigger until you are ready to fire
Always know your target and what is beyond it
Treating your gun as if it is loaded all of the time means to never assume that it is unloaded. Telling yourself that you checked to see if it was unloaded a couple of days ago is not a good habit to fall into. Assume that a round is hiding in the chamber somewhere and check, then check again.
Never point your gun at anything you aren't wanting to destroy. Ever. Do not treat it as a toy and point it at your friend jokingly. Too many accidents have happened because of this mistake, which also goes back to treating your gun as if it is loaded at all times.
Keep your finger off of the trigger until you are ready to shoot your gun. The guys on TV who have their finger resting on the trigger is a big no-no, and quite frankly has come to be one of my biggest pet peeves when watching movies.
Most range officers will actually stop you in your tracks if they see that you are not removing your finger from the trigger after you shoot, so it is best to nip the habit in the bud before it ever starts.
Also, this is habit is crucial for if you ever want to consider carrying in a holster. If you draw your gun from the holster and are in the habit of laying your finger immediately on the trigger, you just increased the risk that you will shoot yourself or someone else before even reaching your target.
Close-up of a man with holster and a gun isolated on white
Always know your target and what is beyond it. If you are in your backyard shooting at targets or cans, consider the fact that a bullet can travel for several miles. In the event that you ever have to use your weapon in self defense, look behind your attacker as well to ensure that the bullet won't travel and hit an innocent person.