Treat all firearms as if they are always loaded
Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction
Keep your finger outside of the trigger guard until the firearm is pointed at the target and you are ready to fire
Always be sure of your target and what is beyond it.
Tag: Gun Safety
What it Feels Like to Shoot a Gun
The first sensation you are likely to notice is nervous tension. You are not sure what you are getting yourself into and it is natural to have more awareness of your heart rate and blood pressure, just like when you start any new activity that carries a lot of responsibility. After you shoot you will notice the smell of sulfur similar to fireworks or a burning match. There may also be a small plume of smoke that will clear quickly. When I shot 50 rounds to qualify for my Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP), I was physically tired afterword, as if I had run a race or engaged in physical labor.
The NRA Gun Safety Rules
The National Rifle Association was founded in 1871 to “promote and encourage rifle shooting on a scientific basis.” As the nation’s best known source of information about shooting, the NRA has expounded a set of rules for gun safety. These rules expand on the four cardinal rules of shooting. Follow these rules to make shooting your gun fun and safe.
How To Clear a Malfunctioning Semi-Automatic Pistol
Typically you can just “tap and rack” to clear a jam: tap the base of the magazine to seat it properly, then rack the slide to clear the malfunction.
The Seven Fundamentals of Firearms Marksmanship
You have a basic idea of how a gun works. You insert ammunition, point it at something, and pull the trigger. A speeding bullet exits the barrel and makes a hole in your target. Now you would like to know how to do that consistently and well. Enter the five fundamentals of marksmanship: grip, stance, sight alignment, trigger control, and follow through.
Gun Safety: A Developmental Approach
Like the oven, the blender, and the lawn mower, the gun is a tool to be regarded with respect rather than fear, and handled only with sufficient maturity and education.