Responsibilities of Being a Firearm Owner

Being responsible means taking ownership of something, like a firearm or being in charge of someone, like a parent for a child. When a person takes responsibility of something, like a firearm, that person is promising to take care of that item.

The responsibilities of being a firearm owner are much larger than some people understand. It is a very big commitment and it requires a person to understand several aspects of the firearm.

1. How the parts of the firearm work – When a person buys a new car he or she must learn where everything is. Most cars have all the same parts inside however they might be located in slightly different places or be turned on in slightly different ways. Firearms are no different even if the person owning the firearm has others it is still important to understand how that particular firearm works.
2. How to store the firearm – Firearms are not dangerous by themselves, however a person handling a firearm who does not know they are doing can make that firearm dangerous. If a firearm is not stored properly someone who does not understand how to handle a firearm could potentially do some damage. It is essential that the owner of the firearm understands how to properly store it so no one can get hurt.
3. How to purchase the proper ammunition – If you put the wrong parts into say a dryer, it will not work properly and could potentially overheat creating a fire. Ammunition for a firearm is no different. If the proper ammunition is used a person’s firearm should perform correctly. However, if the wrong ammunition is used there could be dangerous consequences.
4. How to clean the firearm – Cleaning and instrument keeps it working at its best and sounding like it should. If a person does not properly cleaned their instrument it could potentially damage the instrument and eventually the instrument will not work properly. The same scenario goes with a firearm. If a person does not clean the firearm properly and regularly it will not work properly and could backfire or just altogether stop working.
5. How to shoot the firearm – Shooting a firearm could potentially kill someone. It is very serious and a responsible firearm owner must learn how to shoot the firearm properly and safely. That is why every firearm owner must complete a Firearm Safety course and earn his or her Firearm Safety Certificate.

The responsibilities of being a firearm owner are very serious. Owning a firearm should not be something a person takes lightly and they should consider the potential danger involved. If after considering all of the possibilities he or she still wants to be a firearm owner then he or she needs to be prepared to take all the proper steps and precautions outlined in the Firearm Safety course.