Posted on 03/02/2011 9:21:03 AM PST by ArrogantBustard
Guns are dangerous tools. They can save lives and they can destroy them. When you take on the responsibility to handle a firearm, you must take it seriously and you must educate yourself, on all that it takes to be a safe and responsible gun owner. You may be surprised to learn that there are only four basic golden rules to gun safety. If you follow these rules—at all times—you will be safe and so will the people around you. Please realize that any gun owner who's foolish enough to disobey these golden rules, by negligence or stupidity, makes us all look bad. If you know someone who's new to firearm ownership, or if you know an "expert" who thinks he or she no longer needs to follow these rules, please send them this link. I hate to sound melodramatic, but it will probably save lives.
The four golden rules were given to us by the late Col. Jeff Cooper. To many, as to me, Mr. Cooper is the father of the modern pistol craft. If you take the time to read his books (e.g. To Ride, Shoot Straight and Speak the Truth) , you'll find that he is much more than that but, in this context, we'll look at the knowledge he condensed and packaged for us.
The four golden rules to firearm safety:
1. All guns are always loaded.
2. Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy.
3. Keep your finger off the trigger till your sights are on the target.
4. Identify your target, and what is behind it. Never shoot at shadows and/or noises.
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I don’t care what your credentials are, I will always treat all guns as if they are loaded all the time.
And mine are loaded all the time except during storage, cleaning, or when being reloaded.
There is nothing wrong with Rule #1.
ADs happen when people violate Rule #1.
Good stuff.
A friend will help you move.
A true friend will help you move the body.
But I always point it in a safe direction Then drop the magazine Then I expect the chamber. This for a Pistol.
I do as well.
and keep my finger off the trigger.
All NDs occur when the operator puts
their finger on the trigger.
I would say "duh" but I also follow the same protocols with certain rifles as well.
If one follows Cooper's rules, one will be safe.
If not, the safety is not possible.
If not, the safety is not possible.
Sorry; I think your religion is in error.
AD/ND avoidance.
Sorry that you don't like Cooper. I don't care. The rules make sense.
Funny thing is that you follow them, too.
A negligent discharge is caused by either ignorance or carelessness. The person can be considered ignorant, if they have not been trained. They are careless, if they disregard their training.
Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot Always keep the gun unloaded until ready to useThere is no such thing as an accidental discharge.
Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction
Not true. Others have to follow the rules for you to be safe.
The NRA rule # 3 seems to directly contradict rule #1 from the article.
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First things I was taught! And to empty the clip/chambers into the prep. Ex LEOS taught my gun safety class.
Your replies might make convincing arguments to your buddies in high school, but this crowd has more reasoning skill.
I was using guns before your father was born; boy!
To bad you didn’t pick any skills for communicating along the way.
Proof that wisdom doesn't automatically come with age.
I have been using and handling firearms You seem to have no respect for your elders.I got your attention; Boy !
for over sixty-five years.
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For an claimed instructor, you seem to have a strange avoidance in communicating information to a group of people desiring to be informed.
You are old. I got that.
Did you pick up any useful communicating skills along the way besides insults?
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