The good news is that she looks like she might be having fun?
The bad news is that she’s got really bad form and could hurt herself or someone else if a more experienced shooter doesn’t help her.
She’s firing a 12G with her shoulders behind her hips and her center of gravity way too far back. If that weapon has more than one shell in it, she’s at risk of falling, maybe racking that weapon with the trigger down, which could result in a slam fire.
If your going to hand a weapon to a shooter, make sure they can handle it. Build them up to weapons with more kick – and only give them a single round at a time until you are sure they can safely handle any weapon you give them.
Guns are not toys. Guns are not props for photo shoots. They are dangerous tools. Mishandle them and people will end up hurt.
Why do I show these videos and pictures? Because I like to go to the range and every one of these videos gives the non shooting public a bad impression of the total shooting community.
Always follow the four basic rules of Gun Safety:
- Always keep firearms pointed in a safe direction.
- Treat all guns as loaded at all times.
- Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
- Always be sure of your target and what’s beyond it.
This is a clear violation of Rule 2.