Basic Gun Etiquette part one

I've been doing this for around five years now and am still amazed how many downright dangerous folks there are that come into my shop to look at firearms.

I would estimate that 60% of people who look at a gun will put their finger on the trigger as they inspect the firearm.

Soooo lets go over the three basic rules of SAFE gun handling.

1) Always point the gun in a safe direction

A) be conscious of the muzzle of your firearm

B) understand that if your attention is distracted you may sweep other people in the area, with the muzzle of the gun

C) apologize when you know you have swept someone with the business end (the end the bullet exits) of your gun

2) KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER UNTIL READY TO SHOOT!

A) not next to the trigger, but on the frame above the trigger

3) Do not load the gun until you are in the place you intend to use it, and are ready to shoot.

Safeties:

A safety is a mechanical device and can fail, or be inadvertantly switched off. DO NOT RELY ON A MECHANICAL SAFETY TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS!

The only reliable safety is the one located between your ears. If it malfunctions, smack yourself in the forehead with a two x four to remind you of that purpose.