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 […]
Safety Rules for Guns around Children
It is very natural for anyone, including a child, to be curious about something they have been told is off-limits. And just as natural once something is explained it loses its mystery, thus losing its appeal. Talking to a child about guns is like anything else you would discuss with them, the conversation needs to […]
Safety Rules for Guns
Guns by themselves are not dangerous. It is when they are not treated with respect and handled properly that issues can come into play. There are 6 basic gun safety rules, which should be followed at all times. Might be, Could be, Assume it IS Loaded When picking up a gun you should ALWAYS assume […]