Gun Safety

Just a reminder of how important gun safety is. I hate to say it but I work with this guy..
http://www.wwaytv3.com/2012/03/12/brunswick-county-woman-accidentally-shot-killed

Tragic and senseless. I hate to hear of these stories.

They say it appears a man was cleaning his gun when it went off

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FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU *rips out hair*

A tragedy indeed, but really, how hard is it to follow the four basic rules???

1. All guns are always loaded.

2. Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy.

3. Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target.

4. Be sure of your target and what is beyond it.

Simply following JUST 1,2 or 4 (or 3, depending on the situation) would have prevented this from happening 100% of the time.

News article didnt give much info. Here is what I know like I said I work with this guy. The girl that was shot was 20 just had a baby in Dec I believe and she was the daughter of his girl friend. They were at the range and she wanted to shoot his gun she gave him back the the gun he said he went to clear it well we know what happened next. He said he never put his finger on the trigger but I am guessing he did but didnt realize it. Sad he lost a child about 3 years ago to wonder how he is taking it.

I said it happend at the range my mistake was at home of her family. They went out in the property to shoot.

:banghead:Very sad, safety has to remain #1.

Very sad indeed. No matter how experienced you are, this can happen to anyone. It just requires a moment's lapse in judgement.

Having said that, the article says that the gentleman shot himself in the hand before the bullet hit the young lady. I don't know any guns that you clear by putting your hand in front of the muzzle. Any idea what that might be? I want to stay far away from that manufacturer.