Posted on 09/11/2015 8:06:06 PM PDT by Kartographer
First, before handling a firearm, it is most important for EVERYONE in the household to know, understand, and follow these four safety rules:
Treat all weapons as if they are loaded. Do not point the weapon at anyone or anything that you do not want to shoot, kill, or destroy. Do not put your finger on the trigger until you have 1) target, 2) sights on target, and 3) perception that either A) "serious bodily injury or death is imminent for myself or another person," or B) firing range is hot and training drill is live. Be aware of, and take responsibility for, all bystanders that may be behind or near the target.
I will add a fifth rule, to the common four, which is to not be under the influence of any mind-altering chemical such as alcohol or dope when handling a firearm.
I absolutely refuse to be within a mile of anyone that I see not following these rules, which is why I generally avoid public gun ranges, and suggest that you shoot at a nice, lonely, high, dirt hill, way out in the boonies, or pay for a membership at a private tactical range that screens all members and guests and has at least 270 degree bays.
(Excerpt) Read more at zerohedge.com ...
I have read that adrenalin can really affect your shooting.
Adrenalin gets the blood pumping for flight. It is a benefit for major muscle groups but may have the opposite affect on your coordination.
Anyone else heard about this? Or have defended yourself in a life or death situation?
Google 22Plinkster and take a look at the range he made into a berm/hill. His works fine, but the lead is depositing into the berm. Rubber mulch makes a great bullet catcher if you put a pile at the end of the trench into the berm.
I have never felt in danger at a public range either. But there is one way out in the sticks fairly near us where both Mr. GG2 and my BIL went and checked out and they got the hinks from the denizens that were there so we never went there to shoot. But that is the only one.
The author's ability to clearly organize his outline is inadequate. He intermingles discussion with the outline, potentially confusing the reader as to what the rules actually are.
The above article as submitted here is even less orderly, so let's go back to ground zero. The necessary rules are simpler, better, easier to memorize, and cover every situation. The NRA publishes them, but the gun handler must take responsibility for applying them:
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NRA Gun Safety Rules
The fundamental NRA rules for safe gun handling are:
1. ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
2. ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
3. ALWAYS keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.
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When using or storing a gun, always follow these NRA rules:
o Know your target and what is beyond.
o Know how to use the gun safely.
o Be sure the gun is safe to operate.
o Use only the correct ammunition for your gun.
o Wear eye and ear protection as appropriate.
o Never use alcohol or over-the-counter, prescription or other drugs before or while shooting.
o Store guns so they are not accessible to unauthorized persons.
o Be aware that certain types of guns and many shooting activities require additional safety precautions.
o Cleaning. (separate topic)
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These additional rules are located at the following link:
http://training.nra.org/nra-gun-safety-rules.aspx (click here)
Finished a book called
“StressFire” by Massad Ayoob,
he addresses you’re concern exactly.
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Excellent information...thanks for sharing.
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