Tag: Shotguns

Training is important. It teaches you to do the same thing, every time, no matter what stress you are under. I am sure this gentlemen was excited because of the competition, and that caused him to put his finger on that trigger as he closed the break action shotgun, and caused an accidental discharge. Thankfully, it does not look like anyone was hurt.

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:

1. Always keep firearms pointed in a safe direction.
2. Treat all guns as though they are loaded.
3. Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
4. Always be sure of your target and what’s beyond it.

Clearly this is a violation of Rule 3. Keep that finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. The shooter is clearly trying to move fast here. Instead, train slow and gradually speed up until you are comfortable moving more quickly.

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A Properly Maintained And Serviced won’t blow up like that. This guy is so lucky he didn’t lose a hand, and eye, or his life. I have no idea what the root cause of this catastrophic failure is, but I do know that in general if you understand how your weapons breaks down and should function, you reduce the chances that something like this will happen by keeping thing in proper working order.

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:

1. Always keep firearms pointed in a safe direction.
2. Treat all guns as though they are loaded.
3. Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
4. Always be sure of your target and what’s beyond it.

Wear good Safety Gear and learn the proper skills to shoot safety.

This is a clear violation of Rule 1. No way that weapon is being pointed in a safe direction. Because no direction is safe when the weapon is in such poor shape that it is going to explode!

Maintain your gear. Wear safety equipment. Don’t end up on Bad Gun Handling!

I hope this guy didn’t lose an eye or worse, his life. If you are going to play with projectiles, make sure you take appropriate safety precautions!

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Today’s edition of Bad Gun Handling is brought to you by the 12G Pistol Grip. It is not for novices. Don’t hand novices a pistol grip shotgun!

Supervision and training are so important to a shooters safety, and their growth and enjoyment of the sport. Don’t hand new shooters a pistol grip 12G.

Just don’t…

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:

1. Always keep firearms pointed in a safe direction.
2. Treat all guns as loaded at all times.
3. Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
4. Always be sure of your target and what’s beyond it.

This is a clear violation of Rule 2. Handing a novice shooter a 12G Pistol Grip shotgun is just asking for trouble. Start with a full rifle. For smaller shooters I start with a .410 shell. Then we progress to a 20G. If they can handle that I’ll move on to the 12G rifle. Finally, and maybe, I’ll introduce the a pistol grip shotgun.

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Dentists love this One Handed 12G trick that earns them millions every year. Or, you could be smart and not do this.

How many ways is this bad?

No shirt on to protect him from hot brass.

Those sunglasses do not look safety rated to me.

The kid with the phone looks like he may be even with or in front of the shooters position, putting him at risk if something goes wrong.

And of course, shooting a 12 g with an arm outstretched is just asking fir trouble.

I hope he was okay and didn’t lose a tooth. That looks like it hurt.

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:

1. Always keep firearms pointed in a safe direction.
2. Treat all guns as loaded at all times.
3. Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
4. Always be sure of your target and what’s beyond it.

This is a clear violation of Rule 3.

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