Proper Grip and Stance is the first thing I go over when teaching a novice shooter. They practice with an unloaded weapon first! I hope that weapon is empty and they are about to teach her the right way to handle that firearm.
This is not her fault, and I’m hoping she is just trying to figure out her sight picture, but if that gun is loaded, this is really scary because it is going to end up hitting her in the forehead if she’s lucky, and end up going off again when its pointing there if she’s really unlucky.
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.