Never load/cock a weapon unless you are going to fire it !
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Never load/cock a weapon unless you are going to fire it !
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Very useful advice. Although I have no doubt some old and bold will be thinking this is all common sense. In the military we use the phrase 'familiarity breeds contempt' to explain that even if you handle firearms everyday this too can lead to people just going through the motions or adapting drills. There have been several incidents that unfortunately prove this over the last few years that have resulted in accidental deaths or serious injuries. It is worth reading this post once in a while to remind yourself what you should be doing. From my point of view how you carry the firearm is paramount, always regardless of load state pointing to the sky or the ground unless you are going to fire it and regardless of safety catch state only put your finger on the trigger when you intend to pull it.
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Really informative thread. It will make a good read for my 11year old son. He has just started to take an interest in hunting!!
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Very nice lists. Easy to read and informative - Hopefully I'll be able to get my partner on the bandwagon with these !
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Actually some great advice there. Be amazed how many people I've seen not taking hold of the barrel when loading.
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It just goes to show that good advice does not change over time. Posts from many years ago are just as valid as today's advice.
Many thanks for all the advice and some pretty scary stories.
Play safe,
Joe
Still trying to get the hang of this shooting lark!
Air Arms S510 Carbine SL
Weihrauch HW100 KS FSB 0.177
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It's messed up that some people don't value their fingers as much as others do.Originally Posted by Cfed85
Personally I like to finish the day with the same amount of fingers as I started it with
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