General Shooting Tips

[LC Rapid 7]

Good thread common sense never leave a loaded GUN

[r judd]

Good thread this good safety is a must....

[Carlparrot]

It might sound simple and possibly a bit silly, but regardless of what I've done last with my air rifle I always pull the trigger whilst pointing it in a safe direction whenever I've taken it out the bag.

[2000roy]

My wife ask for a shot yesterday when I was target shooting with my hw 80 (Thats great I thought) I noticed that the safety was still on as she was lining up the shot, I pushed it off for her and the gun went off, lucky it was pointed at the target. it has never happened before and I wonder if she had pulled the trigger before or as I released the safety.Theres always a danger when two people work one piece of machinery.

[brt101]

Good thread for me on my recent return to airguns. Some salutary messages - and reassuring that I'm not the only one with an involuntary wobble!

[Black-spring]

new here great thread!
the permision advice is key! i carry a plastic cover photo copy and keep the real one safe at home should the time ever arise.

[Air Rifles UK]

All sound advise. Always treating the gun as if it's loaded, and keeping away from the trigger whilst loading are fundamentals. Also storing it in a safe place where others cant get hold of it is essential. I remember being shot by a friend in the shoulder as a teenager. It hurt like hell, so always checking what's beyond your target in case of ricochet is also a good one to adhere to