No matter what type of gun you use, never look into the barrel, especially if it`s attached to the rest of your gun. For other gun platforms, research how to check your barrel safely. No one remembers a gunshot. Once a gun is fired, you have given up control of where the shot will go or what it will hit. Don`t shoot if you don`t know exactly what your shot is going to hit. Make sure your bullet doesn`t hurt anyone or anything beyond your target. Shooting a motion or sound without being absolutely sure of what you are shooting is a disregard for the safety of others. No target is so important that you can`t take the time before pulling the trigger to be absolutely sure of the target you have and where your shot will stop. Every year, people shoot themselves or other people unintentionally. Aside from “bizarre accidents” such as ricochets (where, in all likelihood, the shooter did not follow the following two safety rules), this means that they probably violated the 2nd gun safety rule. Please point out that to avoid catastrophic malfunctions, you must ensure that you use ammunition intended for your firearm. My son mentioned at lunch the other day that he planned to get a permit next month to attend classes.

He wants to be able to buy and secure his own gun for security reasons, so I will certainly ask him to remember your advice. When you are at the shooting range or anywhere you handle a firearm, safety ALWAYS comes first, there are 10 rules for gun safety and the first four are the most important. Not all firearms are created equal. The manner in which firearms are carried and handled varies depending on the mechanical properties of each weapon. Because weapons can be so diverse, you should never handle a firearm without first familiarizing yourself with the specific type of firearm you use, the rules for safely handling weapons to load, unload, carry, and handle that firearm, and the rules for handling weapons safely in general. Even if you shoot an AR500 steel target with a .22 pistol, you may miss it. If you shoot in your spare time, you should always have a safety net behind your targets to stop missed shots or shots that enter your targets. If you shoot at a private or public shooting range and follow rule 3, you must be safe. Sometimes a cartridge may not trigger when the trigger is fired. In this case, hold the muzzle in a safe direction. Keep your face away from your pants. Then carefully open the action, discharge the firearm and dispose of the cartridge safely.

Note that some types of weapons and many shooting activities require additional safety precautions. For more information, see the brochure Shotgun Shooting Badge of Merit. “Treating all guns as if they are always loaded” is largely meant to ensure that you follow the other 3 gun safety rules, regardless of the status of the weapon. Most shooting safety rules are meant to protect yourself and others around you, but this rule is for your protection only. In addition, the protection of your hearing and eyes makes shooting easier and helps improve your shooting pleasure at sports. Never touch the trigger of a gun until you actually want to shoot. Keep your fingers away from the trigger when loading or unloading. Never pull the trigger on a firearm when the security is in the “safe” position or somewhere between “safe” and “fire”.

It is possible that the gun can fire at any time, or even later if you release the fuse without ever touching the trigger again. Ammunition that has become very wet or immersed in water must be disposed of safely. Do not spray oil or solvent on ammunition or place ammunition in excessively lubricated firearms. Improper ignition, poor performance or damage to your firearm and damage to yourself or others may result from the use of these ammunition. Regardless of the safety position, any punch or glass strong enough to operate the firing mechanism of a firearm can cause it to fire. This can happen even if the trigger is not touched, such as when a firearm is dropped. Never place a loaded weapon against an object, as there is always a chance that it will be shaken out of position or slip and fall with enough force to discharge. The only time you can be absolutely sure that a gun can`t fire is when the action is open and it`s completely empty. Never rely on the safety of your weapon. You and the safe weapon handling procedures you have learned are the most important safety measures for your weapon. It shouldn`t need to be said, but always wear shooting scopes and hearing protection when using firearms or being near firearms.

In the two linked guides, we have detailed the dangers of not following this rule and have provided information to help you find the best safety equipment. Firearms should only be loaded when you are in the field or on the target mount or firing range, ready to fire. When not in use, firearms and ammunition must be stored separately in a secure location. It is your responsibility to prevent children and unauthorized adults from gaining access to firearms or ammunition. It`s always reassuring to have these safety reminders because guns can be such a destructive tool if used irresponsibly. Thank you for sharing this, may we all practice gun safety and avoid gun-related accidents. Treat each weapon as if it could fire at any time. The “safety” of any weapon is a mechanical device that, like any device of this type, can become unusable at the most inopportune moment.

Also, security can accidentally be “turned off” if you think it`s “turned on.” Safety is a complement to the proper handling of weapons, but it cannot be a substitute for common sense.