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The Four Golden Rules of Firearms Safety
AC ^ | Feb 11, 2010 | Dan S. Defense

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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To: UriÂ’el-2012

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.


101 posted on 03/02/2011 7:12:46 PM PST by Eagle Eye (A blind clock finds a nut at least twice a day.)
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To: archy

Good stuff.


102 posted on 03/02/2011 7:14:42 PM PST by Eagle Eye (A blind clock finds a nut at least twice a day.)
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To: CodeToad
There are only three rules: Shoot, Shovel, Shut Up.

A friend will help you move.

A true friend will help you move the body.

103 posted on 03/02/2011 7:17:20 PM PST by Eagle Eye (A blind clock finds a nut at least twice a day.)
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To: Eagle Eye
I don’t care what your credentials are, I will always treat all guns as if they are loaded all the time.

I do as well.

But I always point it in a safe direction
and keep my finger off the trigger.

Then drop the magazine

Then I expect the chamber.

This for a Pistol.


104 posted on 03/02/2011 7:18:35 PM PST by Uri’el-2012 (Psalm 119:174 I long for Your salvation, YHvH, Your law is my delight.)
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To: Eagle Eye
ADs happen when people violate Rule #1.

All NDs occur when the operator puts
their finger on the trigger.

105 posted on 03/02/2011 7:21:33 PM PST by Uri’el-2012 (Psalm 119:174 I long for Your salvation, YHvH, Your law is my delight.)
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To: UriÂ’el-2012
This for a Pistol.

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.

106 posted on 03/02/2011 7:23:46 PM PST by Eagle Eye (A blind clock finds a nut at least twice a day.)
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To: Eagle Eye
If one follows Cooper's rules, one will be safe.

If not, the safety is not possible.

Sorry; I think your religion is in error.

107 posted on 03/02/2011 7:29:13 PM PST by Uri’el-2012 (Psalm 119:174 I long for Your salvation, YHvH, Your law is my delight.)
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To: UriÂ’el-2012
3. Keep your finger off the trigger till your sights are on the target.

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.

108 posted on 03/02/2011 7:34:33 PM PST by Eagle Eye (A blind clock finds a nut at least twice a day.)
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To: Eagle Eye
AD/ND avoidance.

There is no such thing as an accidental discharge.

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 the gun pointed in a safe direction

Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot

Always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use

NRA T/C CRSO

109 posted on 03/02/2011 7:39:28 PM PST by Uri’el-2012 (Psalm 119:174 I long for Your salvation, YHvH, Your law is my delight.)
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To: ArrogantBustard
If you follow these rules—at all times—you will be safe and so will the people around you.

Not true. Others have to follow the rules for you to be safe.

110 posted on 03/02/2011 7:40:03 PM PST by gitmo (Hatred of those who think differently is the left's unifying principle.-Ralph Peters NY Post)
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To: xsrdx

The NRA rule # 3 seems to directly contradict rule #1 from the article.


111 posted on 03/02/2011 7:48:48 PM PST by gitmo (Hatred of those who think differently is the left's unifying principle.-Ralph Peters NY Post)
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To: Squantos

T...M...I...8^}


112 posted on 03/02/2011 8:45:01 PM PST by Gilbo_3 (Gov is not reason; not eloquent; its force.Like fire,a dangerous servant & master. George Washington)
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To: Joe Brower

First things I was taught! And to empty the clip/chambers into the prep. Ex LEOS taught my gun safety class.


113 posted on 03/03/2011 5:51:55 AM PST by GailA (2012 rally cry DEMOCRATS and RINOS are BAD for the USA!)
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To: UriÂ’el-2012

Your replies might make convincing arguments to your buddies in high school, but this crowd has more reasoning skill.


114 posted on 03/03/2011 7:18:14 AM PST by thackney (life is fragile, handle with prayer (biblein90days.org))
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To: thackney
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!

115 posted on 03/03/2011 7:34:26 AM PST by Uri’el-2012 (Psalm 119:174 I long for Your salvation, YHvH, Your law is my delight.)
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To: UriÂ’el-2012

To bad you didn’t pick any skills for communicating along the way.


116 posted on 03/03/2011 7:36:15 AM PST by thackney (life is fragile, handle with prayer (biblein90days.org))
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To: UriÂ’el-2012
I was using guns before your father was born; boy!

Proof that wisdom doesn't automatically come with age.

117 posted on 03/03/2011 7:44:56 AM PST by Balding_Eagle (Overproduction, one of the top five worries of the American Farmer each and every year..)
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To: thackney
To bad you didn’t pick any skills for communicating along the way.

I got your attention; Boy !

I have been using and handling firearms
for over sixty-five years.

You seem to have no respect for your elders.


118 posted on 03/03/2011 7:45:04 AM PST by Uri’el-2012 (Psalm 119:174 I long for Your salvation, YHvH, Your law is my delight.)
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To: Balding_Eagle

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119 posted on 03/03/2011 7:46:28 AM PST by Uri’el-2012 (Psalm 119:174 I long for Your salvation, YHvH, Your law is my delight.)
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To: UriÂ’el-2012

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?


120 posted on 03/03/2011 7:51:38 AM PST by thackney (life is fragile, handle with prayer (biblein90days.org))
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