Some firearms can accept several different types of ammo. If you don't have children, you may not feel you need lockable storage, but consider this: what will you do if you have relatives or friends with children over for dinner or the weekend?Īlways make sure you are using the right ammo for your firearm. The pistol is locked and loaded and is available to me in seconds if needed however, there is no way for my son to get his hands on it. I personally have a large safe that contains the majority of my collection as well as a small fingerprint-activated safe under my nightstand which houses my home defense pistol. The type of safe will be depend on your lifestyle and what you consider an acceptable balance of preparedness and risk. In addition to child safety, safes provide a way to organize your firearms and keep them out of the hands of thieves. Learn the mechanical and handling characteristics of the firearm you are using.Īnd one that I am going to add is "proper storage." I became a father about a year ago, and so came a new responsibility to ensure my firearms were out of my son's grasp. Don't alter or modify your gun, and have guns serviced regularly.ġ0. Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions before shooting.ĩ. Always wear eye and ear protection when shootingĨ. If your gun fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, handle with care!ħ.
Be sure of your target and what's beyond it.Ħ. Firearms should be unloaded when not actually in use.Ĥ.
Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.Ģ. Detailed information on each of these rules can be found at 1. These rules must always be followed to the letter regardless of the owners experience level.
Let's start by reviewing the "10 Rules of Safe Gun Handling" according to the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Again, even if you are an experienced gun owner, the info below applies to you as well. One of those was committed by a Soldier with formal weapons training. While it's true that a similar, burst-fire/fully-automatic version of this weapon is used by the military, the AR-15 purchased by civilians is only a semi-automatic firearm, just like many of the pistols on the market today.Īccording to the Fort Knox Directorate of Emergency Services, there were two accidental discharges that occurred on the installation in the last five years. Probably one of the more popular myths is that the "AR" stands for "assault rifle" or "automatic rifle." It actually stands for "Armalite Rifle," after the company that developed it in the 1950s. To put it very simply, all firearms can kill and should be respected and used properly.Īs an example of a myth, America's most popular rifle-the AR-15-is often portrayed as being something it is not. In today's political climate, there's a lot of debate about one firearm being more destructive than another. Though it's no secret, any firearm has the potential to kill. There are many misconceptions out there and as responsible gun owners it falls to us to dispel myths and rumors and act as role models for all future shooters. If you're the type of person who only reads the first two paragraphs of an article-I understand completely-I'll say the following upfront: practice continuously be highly knowledgeable of the weapons systems you're using safety is your new best friend, and do your own research from legitimate sources-don't rely on what you read on some internet forum. As such, we should always be ready to review basic/common sense firearm information and discuss how we can continue to enjoy our firearm responsibly. Whether you are a first-time gun owner or seasoned firearms enthusiast, you are in a powerful position of responsibility. So you got a new gun for Christmas or maybe you gave your child his or her first Red Ryder BB gun. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 2 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: U.S. 1 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: U.S.
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