The most imprtant tips are:-
Never ever point a gun at anyone or anything that you don't intend to shoot.
Always treat a gun as if it was loaded even when you know that it is not.
The most imprtant tips are:-
Never ever point a gun at anyone or anything that you don't intend to shoot.
Always treat a gun as if it was loaded even when you know that it is not.
My tip is always be ready for pellet ricochet,BB guns are even worse.When i am shooting i am always as ready as i can be for a ricochet,normally where i am so ready for them i can see them coming at me too & can quickly get out of the way.BUT SOME YOU WILL STILL NOT SEE.
I would never shoot at something very hard like metal close range because of this reson.Atleast if you are back far enought you will have more time to move and get out of the way.I think shooting BB guns is far worse though as i say and you should ware shooting glasses at all times without fail
Very Helpful info, thanks.
I dont have a safety on my new S&W 586 so I keep the barrel plug in it even when its not loaded and right up to the point that I have chosen my target and am safe to fire.
Mercy is the invention of guilt.
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Habits can be bad for you, but this is one that can save your life, or someone elses. You know that on a range you prove your gun is empty before you leave the firing point. Do it to your shooting companions every time you move position, or get in a vehicle, or put your gun down. Even if you are alone, do it for yourself. It becomes second nature and you won't even notice it after a while, but it can save a lot of pain, trust me! The other thing that pays is always, but always being aware of the direction your muzzle is pointing when walking round with the gun. Treat all safety devices as defective however well they work, and you will not go too far wrong. There are no excuses and no reasons to justify the claim it was an accident, so make sure it can never happen. Its down to you!!
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when you are shooting at something look in the background, you may miss and its best to know where the shot will go if you do
confidence is good but dont underestimate it
never rush anything. i was shooting with a mate a few weeks ago and as im new i tend to get a little excited. So i cocked the hammer on my single barrel 12 and waited for the shot that never came. time to move to another location and i went to uncock but being in a rush i got the timing wrong and it went off. fortunately i had the muzzle up as it should be but no matter what the gun rushin isnt fun.
Some really good advice thanks