I’ve gotten yelled at on these sort of threads before, because I believe that ALL of us are capable of an accidental discharge. IMHO, you have to assume that you might have an AD someday... or you are ~dangerous~. It’s the people that think they are invulnerable, and incapable of making a mistake, that are the most at risk. IMHO.
I assume that I am capable of making mistakes. It makes me more careful, I hope. So far, I haven’t hurt anybody. But I try to always be aware that I could.
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I agree 100%. I am a certified hunter safety instructor and also certified firearms safety instructor. Actually I have let my certifications expire but was certified by both the NRA and State of Mississippi.
One of my favorite pistols is a small Unique model L in .22LR. It is incredibly reliable and pretty accurate to boot. Since it was made in the 50’s or maybe before it probably does not have a firing pin block.
I usually carry it in my pocket and anytime I go out in the yard or walk around the local woods, I have it in my pocket. It has taken care of a lot of pests such as rattlers, copperheads, cottonmouths, rats and armadillos.
A few weeks ago, I let it slip out of my hand and fall to the wood floor. Fortunately it hit in a good postition and did not discharge. It scared me and I had to remind myself that I was indeed gettin complacent with it. That old saw “familiarity breeds contempt” is really true, especially with my arthritic hands.
BTW I recall reading one of Skeeter Skelton’s articles where he admitted he had, had several NDs. One was while practicing quick draw and he shot his TV set.