5 Key Firearm Safety Rules You Should Know
5 Key Firearm Safety Rules You Should Know Let’s not mince words here. Firearms are dangerous. They have the potential to expel a projectile traveling a...
5 Key Firearm Safety Rules You Should Know Let’s not mince words here. Firearms are dangerous. They have the potential to expel a projectile traveling at a minimum of 1200 feet per second. That’s fast. Like, Ricky Bobby fast… All humor aside, when you’re handling a firearm, it is critical to treat it with the respect it deserves. Like any tool, if used incorrectly, it can cause serious damage. And ultimately, the responsibility will fall on your shoulders should an accident happen with your firearm. With that said, here are the 5 most important rules you must know if you’re a beginner with firearms (and for you experts out there, it never hurts to get a refresh of your safety knowledge). 1\. Treat Every Firearm As If It’s Loaded If you take away anything from this article, please, please, let it be this rule. It’s imperative that you treat every firearm as if it’s loaded and ready to discharge a cartridge. Don’t allow yourself to slip. It doesn’t matter if you just cleaned your firearm