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"What to do after buying a gun for self-defense" my article published on Fox News via OpsLens.com
What does being a responsible gun owner entail? Well, take it from someone who has owned and used firearms for more than 40 years as part of my daily life, both as a police officer and firearms instructor. GET TRAINED!
The very first things you should learn if you are thinking of buying or already own a firearm are the four cardinal rules of gun safety. These rules apply anywhere in the world and are recognized as being the basis for all gun safety and training. Memorize them, follow them, and make others who are near you follow them too. They are simple and easy to remember and understand:
Treat all firearms as if they are loaded, regardless of whether they are or not!
Never point a firearm at anything unless you are willing to kill or destroy it!
Always identify your target and what is beyond it!
Keep your finger off the trigger until you are on target and ready to shoot!
Read the rest at the link....
What does being a responsible gun owner entail? Well, take it from someone who has owned and used firearms for more than 40 years as part of my daily life, both as a police officer and firearms instructor. GET TRAINED!
The very first things you should learn if you are thinking of buying or already own a firearm are the four cardinal rules of gun safety. These rules apply anywhere in the world and are recognized as being the basis for all gun safety and training. Memorize them, follow them, and make others who are near you follow them too. They are simple and easy to remember and understand:
Treat all firearms as if they are loaded, regardless of whether they are or not!
Never point a firearm at anything unless you are willing to kill or destroy it!
Always identify your target and what is beyond it!
Keep your finger off the trigger until you are on target and ready to shoot!
Read the rest at the link....
What to do after buying a gun for self-defense
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Firearms and Guns
Gun Control
2nd Amendment
Bill of Rights
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Good article. The four safety rules mentioned are key to avoid an AD (accidental discharge) and/or shooting the wrong person.
I would add one more thing to the article and that is to practice, practice and practice. Especially with the firearm that you are using for defense. I was lucky and spent 30 years with a police Dept that required me to shoot once a month. Even in retirement, I still shoot once a month. Most folks take the initial training and never or rarely do any retraining. The course you took 3 years ago won't help you if you in a shooting if you haven't practiced.
Most police officers don't shoot as often as they should either. Many only quarterly and some only once a year. Seems to me that is poor planning considering the liability involved for the agency when a OIS occurs.
I would add one more thing to the article and that is to practice, practice and practice. Especially with the firearm that you are using for defense. I was lucky and spent 30 years with a police Dept that required me to shoot once a month. Even in retirement, I still shoot once a month. Most folks take the initial training and never or rarely do any retraining. The course you took 3 years ago won't help you if you in a shooting if you haven't practiced.
Most police officers don't shoot as often as they should either. Many only quarterly and some only once a year. Seems to me that is poor planning considering the liability involved for the agency when a OIS occurs.
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SGT Chris Wagoner
Thank you for your comment. As you say training, I mention that in the first paragraph. But you are right.
Many agencies I train with and teach only qualify once a year. Some train more, some less. It's completely up to the person too do it...
Many agencies I train with and teach only qualify once a year. Some train more, some less. It's completely up to the person too do it...
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