Gun Safety
Yes I have a gun and have a license to carry a concealed weapon. I have also been handling guns for twenty two years at this point. I was in the army for 13 years. I would strongly suggest that you seek training if you have not been in the armed services. Great training is available through the NRA. You can find out more at http://www.nrainstructors.org/CourseCatalog.aspx. You can also get great training through your state by taking the concealed carry course if your state allows you to carry. Even if you don’t plan to carry it and will have it in your house, the course is very informative for safety.
I personally have a Colt 45 1911. If I have to use it, I want to make sure I have stopping power. This is a clip fed semi automatic pistol (clip fed pistols are the bests for concealing). In order to fire the weapon, you need to put one or more rounds in the clip, insert he clip, chamber the first round, and pull the trigger. I prefer to have rounds in the clip, but I never chamber the first round. I am fast enough to chamber it as I pull it from my holster. I also leave the safety on at all times.
Other important tips include never pointing any fire arm at anyone if you think is unloaded or not. Always point to the ground. Never fire warning shots. They can hit people that you cannot even see at that time. If you do pull your weapon, be ready to use it. Always follow the rules of remaining steady, have a firm grip (push & pull with your hands), hold your breath on the exhale, aim using a good site picture, and have a smooth trigger squeeze.
Do not do what you see in the movies or on television where the “gangster” has the pistol pointed sideways. He will be the idiot on the floor while the one pointing it upright using a good site picture will be standing.
If you have children that live in the house, make sure you unload the weapon that is not on your person and get a safety lock such that it will prevent the gun from operation. Many states have programs where they provide these at a discount or for free.
If you are at a firing range and a round does not go off when fired or gets jammed, place the weapon down facing down range and get assistance. There are times were a round will “cook off” and fire a few moments after you put the weapon down.
Many prefer to use less violent force for protection. You can find out more at www.heatherplanet.com
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