VMI77 wrote:CNBC suddenly cares about gun owners? I don't buy it. I don't watch TV anymore, so I don't know: have they done any stories about how citizens use guns for self-defense? I think this story serves an anti-gun agenda --it communicates the notion to the general public that even guns that have been around a long time and are used by professionals are inherently dangerous and can just go off for no reason and kill someone. I don't think they have any other motivation for this story.
They never mention the MILLIONS of Remington 700 rifles that haven't "gone off" by turning the safety off. Media seems to only report bad news especially when any consumer product is involved. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a Remington 700 rifle based on the number of guns sold and the small number of accidents that have happened. Whenever handling a firearm, we must always remember the NRA's rules of gun safety.http://www.nrahq.org/education/guide.asp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
1. ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
This is the primary rule of gun safety. A safe direction means that the gun is pointed so that even if it were to go off it would not cause injury or damage. The key to this rule is to control where the muzzle or front end of the barrel is pointed at all times. Common sense dictates the safest direction, depending on different circumstances.
2. ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
When holding a gun, rest your finger on the trigger guard or along the side of the gun. Until you are actually ready to fire, do not touch the trigger.
3. ALWAYS keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.
Whenever you pick up a gun, immediately engage the safety device if possible, and, if the gun has a magazine, remove it before opening the action and looking into the chamber(s) which should be clear of ammunition. If you do not know how to open the action or inspect the chamber(s), leave the gun alone and get help from someone who does.