jawman
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Hey everyone. I've shot before with family and friends but honestly I am a newbie when it comes to shooting. I'll be getting my first firearm soon and I also will be taking basic pistol training/safety courses in my area because I believe that I should educate myself in the use of proper firearm handling. In the meantime, I wanted to get my mind fresh on the subject of firearm safety and would like to ask everyone to pitch in and help me out with some basic safety tips. I'm looking for something along the lines of the most elementary and basic/first and foremost to be at the beginning, and to increase as I read on down the list.
For instance,
1. Always treat every firearm as if it's loaded, even if you know for a fact that it is not.
2. Always check the gun to see if it is loaded.
3. Never put your finger on the trigger until you are ready to fire.
4. Never point the gun in a direction unless you intend to fire in that direction.
5. Always be aware of who is around you when firing your firearm.
Etc, etc.
Or if you don't feel like typing it all out, if you know of a good resource online that I could check out or print so I can read it, that would be great. If not, just jot down the main points that everyone handling a firearm should know.
Thanks!
For instance,
1. Always treat every firearm as if it's loaded, even if you know for a fact that it is not.
2. Always check the gun to see if it is loaded.
3. Never put your finger on the trigger until you are ready to fire.
4. Never point the gun in a direction unless you intend to fire in that direction.
5. Always be aware of who is around you when firing your firearm.
Etc, etc.
Or if you don't feel like typing it all out, if you know of a good resource online that I could check out or print so I can read it, that would be great. If not, just jot down the main points that everyone handling a firearm should know.
Thanks!
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