MKEgal
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C. Robert “Bob” McDowell, the owner and lead instructor for Lethal Weapons Training Academy located in McKean, PA. Bob also owns Bob’s Gun & Indoor Range located in McKean, Pennsylvania.
While demonstrating the various weapon systems, Bob repeatedly pointed his pistol at the assembled students...
I called from the back, “Hey, Bob! You just muzzled us 2 times in the past 20 seconds!”
Bob paused, and in my mind, perhaps hadn’t heard my comment, so I again said, “Bob, you muzzled us 2 times in the past 20 seconds!”
He continued the class as if I hadn’t said a damned thing.
He had us gather around to discuss the evolution. Then he turned towards the target and began the firing sequence. At no time did Bob give a courtesy call for “Eyes & Ears”.
Bob stepped into the group with a locked back .45 auto pistol. While showing the magwell to my father, he was pointing the muzzle of the barrel at my face from a distance of about 2 feet.
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My brother said in a firm and commanding voice that he’d appreciate it if Bob didn’t point his gun at me.
Bob told my brother that he needed to check his attitude.
SNIP So... when do you walk away?
Upon the first post-warning sweep. Or, of course, you can set your own limit.
The Four Rules are layers of safety. Violating one won't cause an accident. You have to violate what? three at once to have an negligent discharge?
I'd give one warning. "Finger". "Muzzle." etc. Anybody can have a lapse. But, if repeated, its time to go, or seriously think about leaving. Depends a little on whether its a known empty gun in class, or on the firing line. Or, your discomfort level, I suppose.