rocinante
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I am 49 but only started getting into guns this last year. The first time I racked a pistol I thought was empty and a cartridge popped out it really got my attention and scared me.
There are two types of people, those who have had an ND and those that will.
+1A lesson learned .. Don't beat yourself up.. I believe all things happen for a reason whether we can explain them or not.. And I feel that you have definitely learned from it ..
This sounds like a poll!Just because the majority may have had a ND does not mean that it is inevitable.
I agree 100% If I thought it were only a matter of time before I blew a hole in the wall, I would sell off all my guns today. Where I live I simply cannot have a negligent discharge. That means none, zero, zilch.Technosavant said:Again, I will say that this is an ignorant point of view. Yes, ignorant (I mean this in the classic, not-thought-out sense). It is much the same as saying "There are two kinds of drivers: those who have caused an accident by their own negligence and those who will." I am certain that people will take issue with that one. Remaining vigilant and cautious as you drive will prevent your causing of an accident, and remaining vigilant and cautious with firearms will prevent NDs.
Just because the majority may have had a ND does not mean that it is inevitable. There is no need to excuse them saying "everyone has had one" since that is patently false. Be careful EVERY time, and you won't hear BANG instead of click.
Learn from your mistakes and from the mistakes of others. There's also no need to be judgmental and derisive of those who erred, since it CAN happen to those who have not. There but for caution go we.
tnieto2004 said:A lesson learned …Don't beat yourself up…
I applaud you as well. I view your story as a success story. Because you followed the rules of gun safety, there is a wall with a hole in it rather than a dead child at your house. [Or insert your own unthinkable alternative.]
There are only two types of gun owners; those that have had a ND and those that will have a ND.
So I decided to dry fire it.
Why do people feel compelled to dry fire their guns inside their home?
Because it is the most effective form of practice you can do without actually shooting.
I agree 100% If I thought it were only a matter of time before I blew a hole in the wall, I would sell off all my guns today. Where I live I simply cannot have a negligent discharge. That means none, zero, zilch.