Thread: Guns kill
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Old 11-05-2002, 05:21 PM  
letshunt
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I often teach the NRA gun safety course and it is an excellent introduction into how to properly handle, clean and maintain your guns.

When I was a kid, the first year I got to go hunting, I was allowed to carry a shotgun, but it was not loaded. Everytime I inadvertadly pointed at someone, I was made aware of it vociferously. It was a great learning experience.

In the gun safety course, we teach people to never use a gun in self defense until you run out of options. Talking your way out, running to a neighbors house...anything but use a gun. In the event those options are unavailable and you do pull your gun, you had better be prepared to use it. The statistics show that many criminals shoot their victims with their own guns.

I also teach one of the NRA pistol shooting courses, and if you own a gun, constant practice will inprove your safety factor immensely. Far too many people buy a gun, load it, and tuck it under the bed. If they are ever forced to use it, they generally lack the skill and experience to use it properly. There are shooting leagues, indoor shooting ranges that you can go to for a nomimal fee and learn your own capabilities along with the guns capabilites and become proficient in their use.

I also get a kick when someone shoots a .44 Mag for the first time, it's not like the Dirty Harry movies. The noise and recoil, even with proper ear protection scares the shit out of a guy the first time they use it.

If you choose to own a gun, learn how to use it from someone that is very experienced. You can also go to any shooting range, and they will have all the NRA gun courses posted. Sign up for one and learn how to use a gun the right way. Training and education greatly reduce gun related accidents. Believe me, nothing is scarier than popping a cap on a pistol and you know it's loaded, and nothing happens. A "hung fired" bullet has certain procedures that you should follow. Most people haven't the slightest idea what to do, they usually rush to get the bullet out. POW
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