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Well, you need to make sure every gun owner locks up his guns.
In fact they should not even allow a person to possess guns unless they have a safe to lock the guns up.
Now that I would support legislation for.
Yeah, but never really for protection. Just because I love dogs.
Well, you need to make sure every gun owner locks up his guns.
In fact they should not even allow a person to possess guns unless they have a safe to lock the guns up.
Now that I would support legislation for.
It has nothing to do with a gun. They are just fighting over SpursWoman in a different way.
It is responsible of me as a Forum friend of Manny's to give him stats on gun safety and to tell him to ask the police about a gun before any kneejerk response on his part takes place.
That is all I am doing and all of you are telling him to go get a gun and blow those ers away like Dirty Harry.
That is irresponsible.
Less than 30 seconds from a dead sleep. IF I heard somebody outside my window probably less. You should check up on some of the latest stuff out there.
We also have always had a dog.
My dad had them locked up as well.
Well, for me, assuming that my hands would not be shaking like Don Knotts, it would be about 1 minute.
I have dogs too, but if I went to my safe every time they barked, I would never get any sleep.
See this happens a lot on forums. Somebody reads a bunch of posts and then associates them all together when responding to a single one. Let's get some things straight.
I never told anyone to get a gun.
I never said you shouldn't keep guns locked up.
I never said to shoot at anyone.
maybe I am just lucky but I and my siblings grew up in a house that had loaded guns everywhere...but we were also taught from a very early age about gun safety and responsible use...I was already shooting under supervision before I was even in school..."playing" with a gun was absolutely out of the question...
I raised my kids the same way...I had loaded guns in the house...but my kids were raised knowing how to use guns safely...and I never had any problems...My kids KNEW where the guns were and KNEW they were loaded...
this might be wrong but I think that if the kid KNOWS that any gun he/she might find is loaded and dangerous then the risk of "accidents" is much less...
alas, SW is no longer interested in me.
I must have misinterpreted this. Sorry.A pump action shotgun is the simplest and easiest to use for home defense.
Get an alarm. If it's an apartment complex, the residents should pressure the owner to install them. It's clear that this place is sitting ducks for burglars, and the owner needs to do something. Probably there is some kind of alarm that you can install in your apartment. Even if it only makes a big loud noise, that would enough to scare them away.
If you are serious about using a gun to defend yourself, you need to ask yourself whether you are ready to make the decision to shoot to kill or severely injure, and to make that decision under a lot of pressure. Sure, there are many clear-cut cases, but, for example, if Manny barges into his GF's apartment drunk, she might accidently shoot him.
Cool.
And for anyone who has a gun or is looking to buy one.
* Know your target and what is beyond.
Be absolutely sure you have identified your target beyond any doubt. Equally important, be aware of the area beyond your target. This means observing your prospective area of fire before you shoot. Never fire in a direction in which there are people or any other potential for mishap. Think first. Shoot second.
* Know how to use the gun safely.
Before handling a gun, learn how it operates. Know its basic parts, how to safely open and close the action and remove any ammunition from the gun or magazine. Remember, a gun's mechanical safety device is never foolproof. Nothing can ever replace safe gun handling.
* Be sure the gun is safe to operate.
Just like other tools, guns need regular maintenance to remain operable. Regular cleaning and proper storage are a part of the gun's general upkeep. If there is any question concerning a gun's ability to function, a knowledgeable gunsmith should look at it.
* Use only the correct ammunition for your gun.
Only BBs, pellets, cartridges or s s designed for a particular gun can be fired safely in that gun. Most guns have the ammunition type stamped on the barrel. Ammunition can be identified by information printed on the box and sometimes stamped on the cartridge. Do not shoot the gun unless you know you have the proper ammunition.
* Wear eye and ear protection as appropriate.
Guns are loud and the noise can cause hearing damage. They can also emit debris and hot gas that could cause eye injury. For these reasons, shooting glasses and hearing protectors should be worn by shooters and spectators.
* Never use alcohol or over-the-counter, prescription or other drugs before or while shooting.
Alcohol, as well as any other substance likely to impair normal mental or physical bodily functions, must not be used before or while handling or shooting guns.
* Store guns so they are not accessible to unauthorized persons.
Many factors must be considered when deciding where and how to store guns. A person's particular situation will be a major part of the consideration. Dozens of gun storage devices, as well as locking devices that attach directly to the gun, are available. However, mechanical locking devices, like the mechanical safeties built into guns, can fail and should not be used as a subs ute for safe gun handling and the observance of all gun safety rules.
* Be aware that certain types of guns and many shooting activities require additional safety precautions.
* Cleaning
Regular cleaning is important in order for your gun to operate correctly and safely. Taking proper care of it will also maintain its value and extend its life. Your gun should be cleaned every time that it is used.
A gun brought out of prolonged storage should also be cleaned before shooting. Ac ulated moisture and dirt, or solidified grease and oil, can prevent the gun from operating properly.
Before cleaning your gun, make absolutely sure that it is unloaded. The gun's action should be open during the cleaning process. Also, be sure that no ammunition is present in the cleaning area.
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 cir stances.
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.
good point.
If you aren't mentally prepared to pull the trigger when necessary then you shouldn't have a gun for self defense...
Bah you don't need a gun. The rest of the world is fine without guns in every house? In fact there is in general less harm.
Well, the rest of the world doesn't live in America.
Your right. You shouldn't need to own a gun but perhaps given the cir stances and ed up weapons laws... you need to think of yor safety though. Overall I think it is a problem in America but one you can't address personally.
Here Jim, I thought you might like this gun safety image.
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/edu/homestudy/
Last edited by Useruser666; 04-14-2005 at 10:17 AM.
Why does that condom have a gun?
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a protection metaphor?
Have to agree with Jim, but in this case Manny doesn't have any kids so I would get one if I were them.
Manny, if you do, i would go with a shotgun. No need to be a good aim, the pump action and size is very intimidating. Not for you, but for her when you're not around.
Jim, I am not attacking you but I have a license to carry a gun. I went through the process and training and believe it is very necessary to have this knowlege. Before I purchased my gun, I did like you suggested and talked to some policemen. I finally decided on a Glock 40 cal. and noticed that there is no safety on it. When I asked the policemen about that they responded that "a safety will get you killed". You do not have time in most cases to ask the crook to wait while you release the safety. By the same token, you do not have the time to open the safe either. As has been stated by Manny, you do not need to have a concealed handgun license in order to keep a handgun in your house. He also said he has not gotten a license because of the mountains of paperwork. Believe me, anyone thinking about keeping a handgun, should go through the training and safety procedures. It is well worth it. One thing in the training that stands out to me is the objective is to "stop" your target. Not "kill" them. Things can be done safely with the proper training. I have had mine for 4 years and the only thing to suffer harm is the practice target. I do not consider myself to be macho since I have one but I feel a lot safer!
It's a common misconception that you don't have to have good aim with a shotgun. A common 12 gauge shotgun firing typical #71/2 shot will have a pellet spread radius of around 30" at 30 yards. Most shots taken in self defense inside of a home will be at a range of no greater than 10 yards MAX. At five yards the spread of the pellets will be around 5" in diameter. Yes it's true that pellet spread will make hitting a target easier, but it's still not a close your eyes and sqeeze the trigger shooting.
Practice shooting at a firing range BEFORE you are forced to use one in a life or death situation. I recomend taking safety courses or even taking a hunter education course from Texas Parks and Wildlife.
I re read this a couple times ....had a couple cups of coffee...And if I understand correctly....You saw the prowler but were too scared to even call the police, (Big Zak Not Available Either?)...
Young man, you are not ready to handle a fire arm....
The first thing you need to do is get to the gym & start a steady work out...8lb dumbbell curls will do...Get on a sensible diet....Get your self confidence up...
A nice leaded flashlight, some basic self defense & some self confidence would have handled the situation....
he is teaching how to how to properly shoot your load..
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