[absolootezer0]

-Perform a safety check on all firearms handed to you or that you pick up; regardless of whether or not you just saw another person do the same!

i am thoroughly amazed at how many people completely ignore this rule. having had a fairly substantial number of guns brought out for our weekend out this weekend, i noticed that i was the only one that checked every gun handed to me, even tho almost every one had been inspected seconds prior. after the third or fourth time, i started reminding them that they need to inspect every time.
altho with the company i keep, its not a huge worry for me, but it is still a habit for me, and we had a new shooter that we are trying to teach.

good article, and always important safety habits to keep in mind.

[Old Student]

“altho with the company i keep, its not a huge worry for me, but it is still a habit for me, and we had a new shooter that we are trying to teach.”

I heard a story about my dad, who has much experience with guns, forgetting to check for himself one time, shortly before I was born. He pointed a .22 rifle that had been cleared by others several times at my mom's head. When she gave him grief for it, he moved it to the nearby window, and pulled the trigger. Blew a hole in the window. Then dropped his chin...

He was very, VERY adamant with us to always, ALWAYS!! check for yourself, no matter how many people had checked before you got your hands on it. Also, to not point at anything or anyone you don't intend to kill/destroy.

[sig226]

I'm also bothered by people who open actions but do not look in the chamber to see what is there. Why do they think we have a gunsmith?

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Regarding your essay question:
In 50 words or less, describe what late means to you.

It means I didn't miss. :)