{"id":98,"date":"2014-09-12T20:31:55","date_gmt":"2014-09-12T20:31:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/titanreloading.com\/blog\/?p=98"},"modified":"2022-01-10T06:43:06","modified_gmt":"2022-01-10T12:43:06","slug":"rules-of-safe-gun-handling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.titanreloading.com\/blog\/rules-of-safe-gun-handling\/","title":{"rendered":"Rules of Safe Gun Handling"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At Titan Reloading, we\u2019re big believers in your Second Amendment rights. We believe that carrying a firearm is one of the absolute best ways to protect yourself and your family from harm. Generally speaking, people seeking <a href=\"\"><strong>reloading supplies<\/strong><\/a> are experienced enough with firearms to handle them safely and with common sense. However, it\u2019s always worth reiterating some of the core rules of safe gun handling &#8212; we see frequent accident reports that could have been avoided had these rules been followed.<\/p>\n<p><h2 style=\"border-bottom:0px;\">Firearm Management<\/h2>\n<p>Firearms should only be loaded when you are prepared to use them, either via concealed\/open carry or at the shooting range. At home, store your weapons and ammunition separately in a safe area that children cannot access. Your firearms are your responsibility. Your reloading supplies should also be stored in a secure location.<\/p>\n<p><h2 style=\"border-bottom:0px;\">Pointing the Gun<\/h2>\n<p>The most important rule in firearm safety is this: Never, ever point a gun at something you are not intending to shoot. The muzzle of your weapon should always be aimed in a safe direction. Accidents can and do happen; you can avoid them with proper muzzle direction. Always assume a weapon is loaded and hot.<\/p>\n<p><h2 style=\"border-bottom:0px;\">Trigger Discipline<\/h2>\n<p>Watch movies or television and you can tell the difference between trained shooters and actors pretending to know how to handle a weapon. Keep your trigger finger away from the trigger until it is time to pull &#8212; your finger should always be outside of the trigger guard unless you are actively shooting. Don\u2019t be afraid to correct poor trigger discipline of friends and family.<\/p>\n<p><h2 style=\"border-bottom:0px;\">Double-Check Your Target<\/h2>\n<p>Remember that bullets move at extremely high velocity and will often penetrate their targets. Know what\u2019s in front of you, but also know what\u2019s behind your target. You are responsible for the rounds fired, regardless of your intentions. Checking behind your target is a simple step that can avoid major problems.<\/p>\n<p><h2 style=\"border-bottom:0px;\">Take a Firearms Safety Class<\/h2>\n<p>Regardless of your level of shooting experience, a firearms safety class can teach you how to handle a weapon, how to clear jams and other problems, and how to clean and maintain your weapons in between uses. Unless you\u2019ve been trained in some official capacity (via the military or the police, for example), you will learn new things in a safety class.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Titan Reloading<\/strong> considers itself a member of the greater shooting community and hopes that all reloaders will act safely and responsibly when handling their weapons. For more information or to attend one of our classes please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.titanreloading.com\/\">www.TitanReloading.com<\/a> or contact us at <strong><a href=\"callto:262.244.7023\">262.244.7023<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Titan Reloading, we\u2019re big believers in your Second Amendment rights. We believe that carrying a firearm is one of the absolute best ways to protect yourself and your family from harm. Generally speaking, people seeking reloading supplies are experienced enough with firearms to handle them safely and with common sense. 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