Guns
and the essentials of gun safety
People
should never fire air guns before learning the essentials of gun
safety. The result could be tragic. Many people underestimate the
danger of airguns, simply because they are of a lower caliber and
shoot comparatively less powerful projectiles. However, the same gun
safety rules apply to these weapons as to full-powered weapons that
fire bullets.
The
first rule that applies to all guns, no matter what kind of ammunition
they use or their power, is to treat them as if they are loaded at all
times. This means that you should never point and pretend to shoot a
weapon that you think has an empty chamber. This is one of the
fundamentals of gun safety and can prevent tragic accidents. Every
year, several news reports detail this sad, easily preventable
accident.
Pellet guns and gun safety rules
Pellet
guns should always be used with caution in every way. Beyond acting as
though the airgun is loaded at all times, you should also wear
protective glasses when shooting and postpone loading the weapon until
you are actually on the firing line or in the field. Gun safety is a
prerequisite before you even pick up an air rifle or
pistol.
Guns should always be treated with the utmost
respect. Common sense must always prevail. Most people do respect gun
safety, which is why so few accidents happen. But shooting safely
involves more than just the airgun itself. When you are target shooting, remember the basic rules that apply to your targets. Ensure
that a pellet cannot ricochet off your target and cause damage to you
or a bystander. Make sure also that the target has a backstop, such as
foam or cardboard, in case you overshoot or fire through it. Take stock of
your immediate surroundings and imagine all the potential hazards you
may inadvertently create.
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