Bad Gun Handling – Scary Shotgun Time

This is Scary Shotgun Time if I ever saw it. The shooter is trying to one hand a 12G and it also appears like its near a residence.

This scares the beejeesus out of me.

It looks like he’s close to a house, and that usually means people are close by.

He then decides to fire the shotgun one handed.

The end result is about what you’d expect and he gets nailed in the head when the 12G comes flying back at him, and he looks hurt.

I don’t blame him, unless he’s the owner of the firearm. Never start with a 12G when teaching a new shooter, and always start with a shotgun with a stock and make sure they are leaning into the recoil.

Please be safe out there.

Proper Grip and Stance = Bad Gun Handling
Proper Grip and Stance

uns 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.

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Bad Gun Handling – 12G Is Too Much

Sometimes 12G Is Too Much and there is no shame in that. Try a 20G or better yet, start with a .410. Don’t hand a novice a 12G! I don’t blame this young lady, I blame whomever handed that 12 to her.

This is in no way this woman’s fault.

Who hands a novice shooter a 12G. This is just bad, and it is a story as old as time itself…

12G Is Too Much
Proper Grip and Stance = Bad Gun Handling
Proper Grip and Stance

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.

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Bad Gun Handling – Accidental Discharge

This Accidental Discharge is a direct result of not following rules one, two and three! Don’t play with firearms! I really hope no one was upstairs when this happened.

This fellow forgot the golden rule. Treat every weapon as if it were loaded.

He then pumps the shotgun with the trigger held down, which is what we call a slamfire where I am from.

Be safe out there.

Accidental Discharge
Proper Grip and Stance = Bad Gun Handling
Proper Grip and Stance

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 1, 2, and 3. Not good at all!

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Bad Gun Handling – Too Much Gun

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.

Proper Grip and Stance = Bad Gun Handling
Proper Grip and Stance

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.

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Bad Gun Handling – 12G Pain

12G Pain is real and it is no fun! Why would you hand a new shooter a weapon that might hurt them? Don’t do it!

This is just bad, look at her face after she pulls that trigger. She’s in 12G Pain, and that just sucks.

To be clear, this isn’t her fault. She never should have been handed a 12G as a new shooter, and clearly she’s a new shooter, look at how she holds that weapon.

The butt isn’t on her shoulder and she’s not leaning into the kick.

Poor girl…

Proper Grip and Stance = Bad Gun Handling
Proper Grip and Stance

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.

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Bad Gun Handling – Bye Bye Shotgun

Bye Bye Shotgun. That is what happens when you hand a novice shooter a 12g they aren’t ready to handle yet.

This is scary on so many levels. I’ve seen people lose fingernails and skin when an overpowered firearm kicks out of their control. Don’t set up a new shooter for a Bye Bye Shotgun situation!

Whoever handed this woman a shotgun owes her a big apology, she could have been really hurt.

Proper Grip and Stance = Bad Gun Handling
Proper Grip and Stance

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.

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