Owning and using a firearm is a constitutional right that many Americans appreciate, but are you always following the best safety procedures for your weapon? There is a lot of responsibility that goes along with gun ownership, and these tips will help ensure that you’re following best practices at all times.
Master the Rules of Safety
Learning and remembering proper gun use practices is essential to keeping yourself and others out of danger. The three fundamental rules of operating a firearm as outlined by the NRA are:
- Keep the barrel, sometimes referred to as the muzzle of the gun pointed in a safe direction
- Keep your finger off of the trigger until you are ready to fire at your target
- Keep the gun unloaded until you are ready to shoot in a
Preventing accidents is important in keeping everyone — including yourself — safe, particularly when live ammunition is involved.
Thoroughly Understand Your Equipment
Having a complete understanding of your weapon’s design and mechanical function is key in knowing how to handle it properly. Factors that can help you prevent issues are:
- Knowing how to load and unload the ammunition
- Committing your weapon’s anatomy to memory
- Becoming aware of compatible additions, such as internal and external safeties
- Properly transporting your gun and ammunition according to local regulations
- Maintaining the correct storage cases to ensure you are prioritizing everyone’s safety
- Read available guides, resources, and literature on your firearm
There are also plenty of online videos and articles that can provide ample relevant information.
Gain Experience Through Training
Dry fire practice is a great way to get used to the feeling of your gun when you do not have access to a range. Dry firing consists of drawing and firing your gun with no ammunition. You can create mini targets on your wall to focus on drawing your gun. Getting time on the range is also an essential aspect of gun training.
When it comes to training, there are both outdoor and indoor options to meet shooters’ preferences. A benefit of outdoor ranges is that they eliminate static targets and allow you to develop the range of motion and experience of stress that would be present in a real-world scenario. At any range, you have the added benefit of extra sets of eyes to give you a second opinion on any questions you may have. It is recommended to proactively fire every type of gun you own and operate, as every weapon is different. You can never get too much practice; constant repetition helps develop muscle memory. Continually pushing your limits will also enable you to keep making progress.
Preventing Negligent Discharge
As a responsible gun owner, it is important to take measures to ensure your firearm is being stored and fired as intended. When storing and transporting your weapons, make sure there is no magazine or live ammunition in the gun. Aside from being unlawful, negligent storage or maintenance practices can put people in danger of accidental injury or death.
You should also take any other necessary precautions to ensure your weapons are away from unauthorized users and maintained in the proper conditions to avoid misfires. While there are built-in safety features on certain models of guns, these systems can fail. Therefore, observing the highest level of safety when handling a firearm at all times is a priority.
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When looking for the right firearm, you can trust KelTec to deliver. To browse our selection of guns, ammunition, and accessories, visit our website. Once you know what you are interested in, you can find a local distributor or have your local retailer place an order for you.
