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I'm kind of a slacker regarding the rules I guess. I know that accidents happen but as long as I avoid putting myself in a situation that would cause an accident then I'm fine with it.

I have 2 rules:

1. Use common sense

2. Keep guns locked up if you have kids- they have no common sense.


I've been shooting guns for over 40 yrs. and have to remind myself when at a range that other people can be ignorant with firearms. I see alot of people or range masters acting what seems silly to me but I know if they didn't do what they do that death would occur. I just play along as they have no idea of my knowledge or lack thereof regarding firearms. I think of firearms as tools and if you understand your tools then you don't need to be afraid of them.

A few examples of what I'm talking about: Don't hand me a handgun after just racking the slide. Lock it open so I can see it's clear. If your gun is holstered I don't care if it's pointing at me as long as you're not drawing it. If it's laying down on a bench don't pick it up if anyone is in front of it. If you want to practice drawing from a horiz. shoulder rig then I'll step away a mile or six while you practice. Better yet practice that with an empty gun as I hate that setup anyway. If I clear my gun and immediately strip it for cleaning- it's an empty gun and I'll examine the barrel when I get to that point. If it's been out of my sight for even a minute then it's reloaded by someone in my eyes until I reconfirm it's clear.

I guess I'm just saying that there are no number of rules that can cover the stupidity of others or ourselves so please let common sense rule.

BTW: The number one thing I see at ranges are shooters turning around with loaded guns to show their buddies the FTF or whatever malfunction OR to brag about that tight 1" group at 15 feet. I've seen that alot and maybe that's why I don't shoot alot with others I don't know (common sense??).