A Finger On The Trigger is a key example of Bad Gun Handling. Keep that finger off the trigger unless you are ready to destroy whatever that weapon is pointed at!
It doesn’t matter if you are a weekend shooter or a member of law enforcement. If you touch the trigger before you intend to discharge the weapon you are setting yourself up for disaster.
Why do I show these videos? 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 though they are loaded.
- 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 3. There is no such thing as an Accidental Discharge. There are just shooters who don’t have enough training and discipline to handle a firearm safely.