Straw Purchase
A straw purchase, or also called an illegal firearm purchase, is the term used if you were to purchase a gun for someone who, for one reason or another, is prohibited by the law from owning one. A straw purchase also refers to purchasing a firearm for someone who does not want their name connected […]
Childproofing
We make sure we childproof our stairs by putting up a gate. We childproof our outlets by plugging in outlet covers. We do all of this to protect our children from injuring themselves. Along the same lines it only makes sense that a responsible firearm owner would also childproof their firearm. Childproofing a firearm should […]
Safety Devices for a Firearm
Being a responsible firearm owner does not stop at getting the proper certification or cleaning your firearm properly. A responsible firearm owner also needs to properly store his or her firearm safely. In the state of California a firearm owner is required to have a way to store the firearm safely with either an approved […]
Cleaning a Firearm
Most people would agree that maintaining your car is very important. Taking care of a car requires regular oil changes, getting things like brakes checked, etc. The purpose of getting those things checked is to make sure that everyone riding in that vehicle stays safe. A firearm is not much different. Being a responsible firearm […]
Owning a Firearm –Responsibilities
Being a firearm owner is not as simple as going to a firearm store, buying one and taking it home. There are responsibilities that come with owning that firearm. The first and foremost is finding out which type of firearm is for you. That might sound kind of silly, picking out a firearm that fits […]
What is “Dangerous Range”?
In life there are “rules” that must be followed in order to stay safe and keep everyone around you safe as well. For example, when we drive we are told to keep about 3 car lengths from the car in front of us. The purpose of that is to allow you enough time to stop […]
Inner workings of Ammunition
Many people do not realize that part of being safe with a gun includes understanding the ammunition that goes into the firearm. There are many different types of ammunition and you need to know which ones can be used, safely, in your gun. Just because the ammunition fits into your firearm does not mean it […]
Safe Handling with Different Types of Firearms
Every firearm has its own parts, for example barrel, cylinder, hammer, grip, slide lock, magazine release, etc. Those different parts require the gun to be handled differently. However, the basic concept of being safe with any firearm is universal. Firearm should always be unloaded and properly locked with a firearm safety device. Make sure that […]