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  1. 09-12-2013, 06:44 AM #1
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    Safety Rule Number 8

    Always open and the chamber before handing a firearm to someone and always inspect the chamber when receiving it.

    This a basic safety precaution I don't often see.
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  3. 09-12-2013, 06:51 AM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by 303Guy View Post
    Always open and the chamber before handing a firearm to someone and always inspect the chamber when receiving it.

    This a basic safety precaution I don't often see.
    That was one of the first things they taught young soldiers when I joined up.
    It takes 43 muscle's to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger pull.
    What more do we need? If we are above ground and breathing the rest is up to us!
    Rule 1: Treat every firearm as loaded
    Rule 2: Always point firearms in a safe direction
    Rule 3: Load a firearm only when ready to fire
    Rule 4: Identify your target beyond all doubt
    Rule 5: Check your firing zone
    Rule 6: Store firearms and ammunition safely
    Rule 7: Avoid alcohol and drugs when handling firearms
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    Totally agree with the above statement.
    Which is worse, ignorance or apathy...I don't know and don't care.
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  5. 09-12-2013, 07:03 AM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rushy View Post
    That was one of the first things they taught young soldiers when I joined up.
    Still is just common dog.if someone hands a rifle to me without doing it I tell them to open chamber to check

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  7. 09-12-2013, 10:27 AM #6
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    Same guys, always open the action and inspect when receiving / handing a rifle over!!!!
    While I might not be as good as I once was, Im as good once as I ever was!

    Rule 4: Identify your target beyond all doubt
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  8. 09-12-2013, 12:03 PM #7
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    I'm slack with this. I know if Im loaded or not and let who ever needs to know know.
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  9. 09-12-2013, 12:21 PM #8
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    You should be shot! Toby slack is not a word to use here!! surely if someone hands you a firearm, the muzzles safe and if the actions closed you open it. We always had a system of some sort when out shooting, including spot checks!
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    The most important rule imo is keeping that muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
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  11. 09-12-2013, 01:20 PM #10
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    what's the best thing regarding this with a semi rifle or pump shottie?
    If i could have a full time job shooting pests i'm up for over time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by smidey View Post
    what's the best thing regarding this with a semi rifle or pump shottie?
    With a semi, I drop to one knee, magazine out, tilt-cock, tilt-look. Hold working parts to the rear / apply hold-open (if applicable). Allow receiving shooter to confirm chamber empty. Hand over. Pump action much the same, unload until empty, action open and visually inspect chamber, check elevator, check magazine (tube). Hand over with action open.
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    Why drop to the knee?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Toby View Post
    Why drop to the knee?
    Easier for the person you're handing the firearm to inspect visually, particularly if you're taller than them. That's just how I do it anyway...
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    Seems like alot of work to just empty a gun and show someone tbh
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  16. 09-12-2013, 01:46 PM #15
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    Do it your own way then.
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