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When did you learn the stove was hot? When your mom told you it was or when you burned your hand? Probably one of those kinds of things. Where it clicked, "Oh yeah, that's why we point them in safe directions."

Experience is a great teacher -- she just gives the test first!

Evidence that being stupid (unconsciously incompetent) can get you hurt - or worse. I found it interesting that the shooter's companion was quick to orient the muzzle of the discarded pistol downrange, but somehow wasn't concerned that his friend was failing to observe the three cardinal rules of gun safety. Sometimes and unexpected loud noise provides a reset, I guess.