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monkeysugar · 02-05-2004, 11:41 PM

I haven't been to a range before, but here are are some basicl rules that I try to follow whenever I am out shooting, or carrying a gun for that matter. Eye and ear protection has already been discussed, so I'm leaving that out of my list. However, none of this is a substitute for a safety class.

!. Always treat your firearm like it is loaded.
2.The safety stays on anytime you are not firing the gun.
3.Your finger does not touch the trigger unless you are making a shot. Period. Try not to dry fire your gun. (pull the trigger on an empty chamber. It can cause damage to the firing pin.) If you feel the need to put your finger somewhere, point straight out and rest it along the stock or on the outer edge of the triggerguard.
4. Do not point your gun at anything you do not intend to shoot.
5. Check to make sure the barrel is free from obstructions before loading your gun.
6. Have fun.

Don't be afraid to ask questions. Every shooter I know loves to talk guns, and I have never run into anyone who would not willing to help a new shooter learn to do things the right way.

02-05-2004, 11:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
monkeysugar I'll be on the veranda, since you're on the cross. Location: Rand McNally's friendliest small town in America. They must have strayed from the dodgy parts...	I haven't been to a range before, but here are are some basicl rules that I try to follow whenever I am out shooting, or carrying a gun for that matter. Eye and ear protection has already been discussed, so I'm leaving that out of my list. However, none of this is a substitute for a safety class. !. Always treat your firearm like it is loaded. 2.The safety stays on anytime you are not firing the gun. 3.Your finger does not touch the trigger unless you are making a shot. Period. Try not to dry fire your gun. (pull the trigger on an empty chamber. It can cause damage to the firing pin.) If you feel the need to put your finger somewhere, point straight out and rest it along the stock or on the outer edge of the triggerguard. 4. Do not point your gun at anything you do not intend to shoot. 5. Check to make sure the barrel is free from obstructions before loading your gun. 6. Have fun. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Every shooter I know loves to talk guns, and I have never run into anyone who would not willing to help a new shooter learn to do things the right way. __________________ I've got the love of my life and a job that I enjoy most of the time. Life is good.