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- The four basic rules of gun safety. There are many more specific issues related to gun safety; however, these four, mostly borrowed from Jeff Cooper, distill it down to the essentials.
1. All Guns are always loaded. [Treat them that way]
2. Never let the muzzle cover [sweep] anything you are not willing to destroy.
3. Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target.
4. Be sure of your target. [And what's behind it]
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The two loudest sounds;
when you expect a bang, and you hear a click.
Or when you expect a click, and hear a bang.
Awesome quote
Timothy Scully A bullet all ways tells the truth.
We were 15 yrs old and were being stupid at my friend's older sister's apartment. Her live-in boyfriend had a .308 in the closet. My friend took it out, cocked it and *BANG!!!* That was the loudest sound I've ever heard. Idiot shot the upper wall through the upstairs neighbor's floor. Fortunately no one got hurt! I still think about that day from time to time and still, 23 yrs later, it still scares me to think about how much more different that whole incident could have gone.
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That multiple "checking" that the gun is unloaded kind of reminds me how we press "C" multiple times when we are about to use a calculator. ^_^
Ahah true that! Especially during those math tests
I have OCD and can totally relate to that
nobody does that
ive been a chef for 8 or 9 years, and its exactly the same thing with tongs! nonstop clicking them in the air its a habit, and its also a habit with my firearm!
You gotta make sure any extra math still in there is cleared out!
I watch this video at least once a month to keep myself sharp. Can never be too careful.
I don't believe you do that
@@ShiereBusher Ok?
Still do it?
These acronyms are what's taught in Canada:
ACTS:
-Assume every firearm is loaded
-Control the muzzle direction at all times
-Trigger finger must be kept off the trigger and out of the trigger guard
-See that the firearm is unloaded
PROVE (It's safe):
-Point the firearm in the safest available direction
-Remove all ammunition
-Observe the chamber
-Verify the feeding path
-Examine the bore each time you pick up a firearm
Great way to remember!
I cannot tell you how important this guide is... Just today someone got pissed off at me because I told them they weren't practicing gun safety standards... I pulled all ammunition and they are still pisded off at me
+Rita Dougherty You did a good job. That person could've shot themselves.
A bit late, but if someone is going to start shooting (as in the first time), give them BBs first. If they can't act safely with BBs, they probably aren't ready for live ammo.
Not my actual quote or my idea, of course; just saw this before somewhere and I think it's a great suggestion.
I know this is late but....Better pissed than dead.
I start my friends little boys at 5 with a Daisy Red Ryder bb gun. At 6 they get a CO2 bb pistol. She's got 4 little boys. At 8 years old I took her oldest to the gun range. The RSO was very impressed with his gun safety and basic marksmanship with a Glock 42 and a .22lr SAA revolver. Said he's better than most adults. Then I looked up and realized how many bullet holes were in the ceiling
I learned in trucking safety courses that the most dangerous time for a trucker safety wise is on average 7 months in, when they are feeling very confident in their abilities. They get lax, and statistics show that accidents spike in that time frame of experience.
There are other spikes too, but I can't remember the exact stats. Something like 3 years in, then 10 years... etc.
I don't know how transferable these stats are to gun experience, but it's always good to know that constant reminders about safety never become obsolete, and in fact are essential, even for the most experienced person.
Good points.
In the Army we were taught to aim down, we called it Low-Ready since a negligent discharge in the air could potentially go for miles and still hit an unintended target like (god forbid) an innocent person.
Yep, we traded the low chance of hitting a innocent far away for the chance to blow your leg, or your buddies leg away.
'Aint that the truth? Political correctness before safety of personnel, Kinda like the messed up ROE's they have down range nowadays.
Homesickfobbit When conducted properly low ready is not pointed at anybody including yourself. If your muzzle is covering your leg it is your own negligence, not the carry position.
Like they say if your in a helicopter point it down if your in a rubber boat point it up. Main thing is keeping your finger off the button
Main thing is safe weapons handling. No matter what direction it is pointed. I think we all agree on that. We've all been flagged by loose guns and we can only hope they are as safe as possible
I've never owned a firearm my self but one thing my brother in-law always say's that always stood out is always know what's beyond your target
+zachary thorneycroft Yeah, that's a good piece of advice for sure. If you want to target practice, a good idea is to have the targets set with their backs to a hill/mountain. I live in Tennessee, like Hickok, and most of the outdoor ranges I've been to use this idea. So you know for sure they are just going into the ground once they penetrate your target. I strongly recommend to also know what to do when your weapon misfires or hang fires. I'm sure plenty of people have either gotten hurt or died because of one of these mishaps. A misfire is when you pull the trigger and you just hear a click. If that were to happen, you keep you gun pointed in a safe direction...no questions. Keep it pointed safely for 10 seconds...but I highly recommend 30 seconds. (If you value safety...which you should.) If nothing else happens, it was indeed a misfire. But if it goes off, then it is called a hang fire. It is very possible that this can happen. I think it's usually from the powder lighting slowly and the gas slowly expanding. Lots of people might try to check it, if they just hear a click. Then find out it was a hang fire and it goes off in their face. So that's why you keep it pointed safely away. There is also a squib load, but that doesn't happen as often I'd say. Usually a problem with bad reloading of ammunition powder. I just watched a video where some dude almost blew his head off with a shotgun, because it didn't fire and he looked down the barrel. Then it went off and blew his hat off...very, very lucky that guy.
Hickok45.....you are one of the best TH-camrs out there. I have this video saved and look at it at least once every 3 months. I learned from my dad about gun safety (he was an Army NCO for 30 years) and he preached those rules you do.
But it never cease to amaze me how many people either forget the rules or take them for granted.
I wished your gun safety videos were as watched as some of your more popular videos. You only have one chance to be safe with firearms, there are no mulligans. Thanks for putting these out. I really enjoy your perspective and choice of subjects.
As a first-time handgun owner, this is good to know. Thank you.
A few years ago, very good friends of my family went to visit their grandparents (a little family meeting). While the grownups were in the living room chatting, the kids(13-16yo) were sitting in the balcony. One of them went inside and came back with the old shotgun of the grandfather that was hanging on a wall, aimed at one of the girls face to scare them and pulled the trigger. This little "joke" became a HUGE family tragedy. I knew her since she was born;her mother needed 2 years to recover.
dang good video.
my dad showed me alot about gun safety from age 5.
The thing that really stuck in my head was, when he told me at age 10 when he handed me a 22 rifle....
he said" ONE MESS UP WITH A FIREARM,EITHER YOUR DEAD OR SOMEONE ELSE IS, GUNS DONT FORGIVE." you can never stress safety enough.
Again.. good video!!!
Out of all your videos this is the #1 must see for all ages. Too many people do not treat firearms with the respect they demand and they, or someone else pays the price. Thank you for all you do Sir, you are truly a patriot.
I'm 23 yrs old been shooting since i was 8yrs old and i still come back to watch, read and listen to keep the basics like this to keep them fresh in my mind i'm not an expert but I am an experienced gun owner and shooter and even I recently had an accidental discharge thankfully so thankful no one was hurt but the tv and it shouldn't take an experience like that to make you learn to respect these tools, weapons, and enjoyments i can't advocate firearm safety enough so please be careful all of U
@MBeezil , Geez, glad you like it. Even though I've been meaning to do a video like this, I actually did it almost on a whim. I probably could have done a better job if I'd planned it a bit more. There's always something you wish you'd said, though, no matter how much you think about one.
"...Think of it like a lightsaber..." I'm gonna start using that from now on (properly credited to one Mr. Hickok45, of course).
Exaggerate the safety: very good tip.
This video is such an essential, practical guide on responsible gun safety. People who aren't familiar with firearms should watch this as a tutorial on how to establish a healthy respect and fear for all guns. It's also an easy to remember, honest method to keep people well-informed on firearm etiquette. Thanks so much, Hickok. I'm a subscriber now.
This year I witnessed a revolver discharge two tables away from me in a crowded gun show and a friends 30-06 discharge as we were walking back down a game trail. (luckily I was walking behind on the way back) The salesman said he didn't think the gun was loaded and my friend said he thought the safety was on and that his finger wasn't on the trigger. Both of these events have made my heart race, my ears ring, and have made me very cautious around anybody anymore.
How can anyone dislike a video on weapon safety? Being in the military that's one thing they constantly drill into our heads is weapon safety. As usual Hickok45 excellent video. Keep up the great work.
Hickok thank you Very much for this video I'm a member of one of the nicest and most well known Shooting clubs in Minnesota. I take many different people shooting with me from all walks of life. There is going to be a new requirements to come out to my range with me. You need to take the time and watch this video and know each and every rule before we get to the range. Thank you again.
Thoughtful and informative as always. My grandfather taught me these when I was a boy. I was also trained if you have a click without firing, wait with it pointed downrange for 15 seconds just in case of a delayed fire due to a bad primer. Always safe the gun before putting it up, and always check even a gun handed to you before doing anything with it. Even if the person checked in front of you, still do it yourself to get in the habit. Wonderful public service video.
It can never be stressed enough "gun safety" "good habits of handling a gun" I'm obviously a new person to guns but I watch these videos often
Hickok45 is the man. This is one of the best gun safety videos I've ever seen.
To the first rule, "All guns are always loaded," I would add in parentheses, "Especially if you haven't checked it yourself." I was taught never to take anybody's word as to whether or not a gun is loaded.
Mr. Hickok would make one of the top best gun instructors in the nation hands down. Anyone who can't follow and easily learn his simple straight to the point instructions simply should not buy, own or even posses a firearm of any kind. I've had my Glcok 23 for a little over a month now and everything self taught and go over board with. Now I'm training myself in better target groups and tactical situations training. Gotta love youtube and Mr. Hickok!
Famous "last words." :-)
That's a great Hickok quote "The two loudest sounds is a 'click' when you're expecting a 'bang' and a 'bang' when you're expecting a 'click'." There's a high chance almost everyone has been there one way or another...
1. ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
2. ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
3. ALWAYS keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.
NRA 3 Always. Follow these EVEN IF YOU THINK THE GUN IS UNLOADED. You must always treat the firearm as if it was loaded! Great video Hickok!
Keep on keepin on! - Rob Corba, NRA Range Safety Officer
This video should be required safety training at every gun club.
I cannot find strong enough language with which to make this statement.
Excelent, thanks you Hickok 45.
Through his video training, Jeff Cooper was the man who instilled the importance of making these gun handling procedures part of our personality and I'm happy to see you carrying the torch for the late Colonel.
71 thumbs down? Seriously? Thank you for promoting gun safety. You're a great person!
This video should have SO MANY more views than it does. You outline very important points that I can remember my dad lecturing me about and I am really glad he did it. Thanks for posting this and helping to educate people on firearm safety. It should be a required class in ALL schools in my opinion...
Hickok45 you've taught me so much about firearms and im grateful, my father caries every day for his job and i live in a state where no one can carry, you have answers a lot of questions for me, and helped me understand the basics, thank you sir, i have the deepest respect for you
I use these safety videos to train any new shooter prior to having them at the range touch a firearm. I try to watch them again before I am about to show a new shooter. I tend to start new shooters out firing my Single Six buntline 22 LR, then my Sig 1911-22 LR before I go to a 38 special revolver or a 9 in a gentle load for a semiautomatic. I would not push a person to fire a caliber too big for their skill level. These videos I believe in and are worth saving to help new folks considering to buying their first firearm. They are that good.
THANK YOU!!! As someone who is relatively new to firearms, this was a great and very informative video. I will live by what was just taught to me about gun safety. Great Job!
The more you practice gun safety, the better. I have been handling guns for many years, and I still revisit this video at least a couple times a year. It's very easy to get too comfortable around firearms, so drill the four basic rules into your head.
1) The gun is always loaded. (even when you know it isn't.)
2) Never point the muzzle at anything you don't intend to destroy.
3) Never put your finger on the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
4) Know your target and what's beyond it.
Practice these rules diligently and you won't experience "a click when you expect a bang, or a bang when you expect a click." Gun safety is paramount.
@sandelpop , As I've mentioned in my videos until people are tired of hearing it, that's why you load five in a traditional single action. Keep the chamber under the hammer empty, unless maybe you are on the range and already pointing the gun at targets you're going to shoot. I try to always do it just to keep it a habit.
Excellent safety video. I started shooting at age FOUR--and that's a terrific time to really put the idea of safety into a kid's head (not that I was allowed alone with a loaded gun at that age!). Gun safety has been the primary theme when I handle guns ever since.
There really ought to be a FIFTH rule to the famous four: You're RESPONSIBLE for your guns when you store them. Guns must be stored in a way so that innocent or unaware people can't get in trouble with them EVEN IF YOU AREN'T AROUND.
@greedkiller , Exactly. Great point. When I used to operate a gun club with young people, the first lesson was always about how guns have absolutely nothing to do with being macho. I tried to get that out of their heads if it was in there at all.
I have been through hunting courses and I have been around guns for a long time but I just bought my first handgun today. I bought a Ruger SR40c. I'm glad you had a safety video up, I've watched a lot of your videos and I felt like I needed to refresh my memory of gun safety. They're great rules to live by and the habits you've gotten yourself into are going to become my habits as well. Thank you.
You are the best guy ever even it comes to guns! When I need to learn about guns, I always come here!
As a younger person looking to buy their first handgun this video and the others on your channel have been huge help
Very good reminders... About 20 years ago I had Rule #3 imprinted on a bunch of dog tags and handed them out to a few of my friends. Everytime we picked up our keys we could hear Jeff Cooper.
Nice one! We are never too old or too experienced to be reminded of safe handling. In my house safety isn't a rule, it's the way. Thank you for your tremendous efforts.
I just picked up my first gun, a muzzle loader. My brother in law has been at it for a while and he is teaching me all the aspects of gun safety. None the less this was very information and inspires me to get more training with gun safety. Thanks!
Thank you so much for this video. My uncle has a saying "if you're gunna be dumb, you gotta be tough." which I particularly like when considering guns. Y'know we like to go out and play with them but as you said we need to constantly think of guns as what they are. That is a weapon that if used improperly may challenge just how "tough" we think we are. Again thank you for this video. :D
Gun safety to me is the MOST IMPORTANT thing about owning and shooting guns. To me if a person can not be safe with a firearm that person is just as DANGEROUS as the criminal that is trying to kill you. I carry every day, and my Glock is tossed and handled and taken off all day, so I carry the gun with an empty chamber, AND!! I have caught a lot of Hell because I choose to carry an empty chamber, but it works for me and how I carry.
Unless somebody is attacked pretty frequently, at least occasionally, he doesn't really KNOW how well his carry system works. Just saying. All MY carry guns and carry methods for the last 30 years have worked great. Only problem is, I've never been really tested. :-) That said, though, a person has to do what makes the best sense for himself. You are correct, Safety comes first before everything else.
hickok45 I live on a farm so I don't get attacked a lot (: (well there was that rooster?) But if I were a (cop military, security) then I for sure would carry Hot.
NCLUSA I worked in a department where some of our older officers weren't too happy when we moved from revolvers to semi-autos. Some of those guys just would not carry with a loaded chamber. Long story longer, we hired a private contractor to handle our in-service qualifications and to train our tactical team. We went from standing quietly shooting holes in paper targets to high speed, high stress combat shooting. We soon found that when under stress all kinds of crazy stuff happens. After getting completely overwhelmed by extensive cardiovascular exercise combined with a few flash-bangs and a shoot/don't shoot scenario guys were drawing their weapons and dumping mags instead of racking slides, or racking slides when one was already chambered, etc.
When you have a second or two to make a lethal force decision while under stress, the last thing you want to do is figure out if your weapon is ready. It became clear pretty fast that you need to train like you fight. Drawing, aquiring your target, and engaging are hard enough without loading your gun first. I'm not trying to break your balls at all, but if you aren't comfortable carrying a semi that's ready to shoot, you should carry a double action revolver instead. Either that or train like hell with your method. But train while you out of breath and while you're being messed with.
Wicked Coolname Thank you for your reply. Like I said in my comment that if I were a cop/military that I would carry the gun hot, but I'm not. I understand what you are saying and I agree, but I see no need for me working out on my farm to have the gun with a chambered round. I keep my gun with me most of the time (not on me) I have a tool belt on so carrying the gun would get in my way of working. Thanks again for your long comment, it was well worth reading (:
We were on a firing range and someone went and changed targets.
A person who was shooting wanted to look through his scope at one of the targets which was being removed.
Before looking through his scope he made sure the magazine was empty and ejected. He made sure there was nothing in the chamber by working the action four times. He looked through his scope at one of the targets being removed.
He never pointed at the person removing the targets but was this a major violation here? Remember he made sure gun was completely empty.
I just printed those 4 rules out and stuck it in my range bag. Thanks for everything Hickok
Thank you. Four years old and this vid is still as important and necessary as ever.
I'm a student in an armorer school in Belgium. Love your videos.
This is the best video on the 4 basic gun safety rules I have ever seen. The in depth detail is what most other videos miss. Great job Hickok45.
Good job! I'm a part time assistant firearm instructor with plans to become a NRA certified instructor. Just taught two classes today. It is up to all of us to practice and teach gun safety. It only help our shooting sports and our CCW rights to educate as many people as we can.
Dude you slide it like 50 time I don’t know if it’s loaded but still very important to watch this
My kids know these rules forward, backward and sideways. It makes me very proud when I see them use these rules with their toy/airsoft guns too! Great video, Hickock45!
Thank you for this video. I’m a new gun owner and these videos really imprint how important safety is when shooting. I love all of your videos. Please keep it up!
Thanks for tips. I think if more gun owners knew (and actually practiced ) these techniques, there wouldn't be as many problems as we got nowdays
Three rules handed down to me from my Father.
1. Assume very gun is loaded.
2. Always keep your gun pointed in a safe direction.
3. Know your backstop.
you can add a lot of words to that but, you can not make it any safer or any more to
the point.
Al, in Mobile Alabama
Thank you for this. This is not being taught enough. I meet so many people who have no idea what the 4 rules of gun safety even are.
Excellent lessons! I'm a real novice, so I especially appreciated your clear, repeated explanations. Please continue teaching!
i like how hickok45 does his videos on gun safety because it helps people with guns keep them safe so there kids can not get in them.
One of the most knowledgeable and relaxed presenters on TH-cam...Only suggestion I would make now is to make insert closeups when you describe in detail, static rather than handheld. That allows us to stop the video, see the detail sharply, and then move on with the playback. Otherwise, LOVE your commentary!!!
Excellent video. Treat every gun as a loaded gun. Whenever you pick up a gun the first thing must be to check it's not already loaded. Always point your gun in a safe direction, as if you are sweeping a deadly laser beam around (a very useful way to think of it), and never point it at something/someone you don't intend to destroy. Never put down a loaded gun and always be aware of where your shots are going as they fall back down
I always worry about dangerous things I don't know how to keep under control or safe towards me or others. Like a car or a gun. Safe driving I've mastered and sport shooting I want to try but was clueless about safety.
I will have an introduction lesson with teaching safety but wanted to learn it before that from another enthusiast who teaches that with great detail. Thank you, really helped!
I think the phrase should be: "The two loudest sounds is when you hear a bang and expect a click and when you hear a click when you expect a bang." The last part of being loud should be the clue. That the smallest unexpected sound should scream at you for not being in control.
that makes little to no sense
T Mac Great argument! You didn't even bother to discuss things. Give me something to work with,
"That makes little to no sense" is a direct copy paste of bullshit from any teenager on Facebook.
Gun safety never goes out of style.
Out of all you videos, this is probably the best and most important. Thank you for helping keep the sport safe.
@1039sflem , Sometimes people misinterpret that as meaning to always keep all your guns loaded; hence, the word treat, although I don't like how it seems to dilute the rule a bit.
Just wanted to say thanks for making this video. I grew up with guns; most of my family has them, many of my friends do, I've put hundreds of rounds through other people's guns, but until recently have never owned one myself. My wife on the other hand, has never shot a gun and was terrified by the thought of one being in the house (there's some extra feelings there as well which, to be honest, I think justify her feelings). We've talked about it before but until last weekend it never went beyond the theoretical. Then the shooting in Kalamazoo, where we live, happened. We had a long talk about it and I purchased a Sig Sauer P250. She and I sat down last night and I showed her the gun, took it apart, explained how it works and answered all of her questions. My primary focus with doing so was safety. As someone who grew up with guns, having shot them often, and having a healthy respect for them, a lot of what I told her was very similar to this video. However, it has been a while since I've shot so this video served as not only a reinforcement of what I was saying to her, but a good reminder for me as well. Between me and this video, while she is still a bit reluctant, she is much more comfortable with it being in the house. Next weekend we are going to go to a range not far from home and she is going to work with an instructor to learn more about guns and how to shoot. Between now and then though, she and I will be going through some of your videos on shooting tips and safety. To me it's mostly stuff I already know and is just reminders, but to her a lot of it is new. So yeah, just wanted to say thanks for doing what you do.
Great instruction Hickok, things like this can never be covered enough. I've always said, if you show someone the wrong way to do something, they will always do it wrong no matter how you try to put it right. If you show them how to do it right first time, they will do it right for ever. I have my own extra rule, it would be rule 5. "Act responsibly, and encourage others to do the same". I'm sure your rule 4 covered what is beyond your target, should the bullet pass through.
10:20 .. I love the sound of a big gust of wind blowing through the trees in the distance. Reminds me of my grandparents' farm when I was a little kid.
Perhaps the most useful video that everybody who owns a weapon should see.
Great vid Hickok. I had to go to my best friend's funeral about 3 months ago. At a poker game, he put a gun to his head and pulled the trigger thinking it was unloaded. Ironic how you ended the video with the macho remark. There is alot of truth in that statement. The unloaded gun is always the one that kills you.
Gonna always have that in mind when i finally get to shoot a gun, i realize that safety is number one, because something fun can transform, as we have seen so many times on the internet or the media, in a tragedy. Thanks for the lesson!
He needs to be listened to. No arrogance ,just truth.
I really appreciate you making a video to remind people of the importance of safety. It's something that should NEVER be taken lightly. A+. Keep up the good work, you are definately a role model
Great job putting out the most essential kind of gun video that needs to be seen by everyone. I enjoy watching you shoot. Thanks for all the vids!
The "LOOK" inside the action is a 100% must! I have been shooting for 20+ years and on multiple occasions have witnessed a round not being ejected. This happens many of times with a 22 lr. I have a Volquartsen 10/22 ultralight and on several occasions even racking the action will not eject the round due to the dirty nature of a 22 in a semi auto. So many people dont understand that bad habbits are very hard to break and one must always be 100% safe all the time even when shooting alone.
Speaking of Safety... Thank you very much for the channel hickok45, channels like yours give myself and many other newbies introduction to actual safety, assuredness, and all the virtues that live in the responsible gun owner.
We never talking about safety enough! Thanks hickok45
We lead the world in handgun safety in the UK, the barrels are blocked and the triggers don't move. What a Great Country eh, and we can still fish freely for £5.00 a day as long as we put them back after catching.
ScoopDogg1867 You forgot the television licenses and TV inspector harassment service. Icing on the cake?
Another thing my dad always told me, is to make sure you know how to open the chamber on a gun. When you aren't familiar with the design, then ASK SOMEONE! Don't go messing around with something you aren't familiar with. But yeah, Jeff Cooper's rules are great.
I'm gonna share this with my girlfriend, she want's to learn more, eventually get a concealed carry. I also wanna help teach her but till we get to a range, this is a great video to share.
Hickok,
I applaud you and John for producing this video especially since you guys have an extremely large fan base who really look to you as a role model.
SAFETY is #1 priority when it comes to firearms and you cover that information as thoroughly as possible.
Your #1 Fan ;)
I treated even my 9mm blank guns in same way,they works the same,sound same and they're dangerous in same way...great video Hickok45 so go on with gun safety videos.
Funny with the laser beam. That's how I picture it to understand exactly where that muzzle is aimed. Thanks for promoting the shooting sports in a positive way, Hickok.
Life is good from Canada
Thank you for posting the four rules, it does make a great handout to anyone not just new people. Thanks
Im only 11 and was hoping to be able to get a gun soon, Probably not gonna happen but if it does, I've been watching gun safety videos and this helped, Thanks.
I hope you do soon, I'm also rather young and I shoot when I can with my dad. I have two .22 rifles, a Marlin 15Y and a Browning SA-22, and gun safety videos are one of the most helpful things for shooting. NEVER FORGET SAFETY! A few seconds spent for safety are far better spent than months in the hospital (or death) from improper safety procedures!
Hey, if you were to get a handgun, do me a favor and get a ruger mark ii or a ruger sr22, for the less recoil and the pure fun. Thank you
Hey Josh, Good luck in pursuing the shooting sports. As an old timer, I'm glad to see a youngster here, writing thoughtful sentiments. Good on you!
+josh anderson Have you been shooting yet? I'm 27 and I started shooting when I was around your age on .22's You can't put a price on your own safety and that of others. Shooting and owning a gun is a huge responsibility. If it interests you, then do all you can to learn about the safety of weapons. Maybe even take a class later on. Ask your parents about it and show them you can be responsible. And you just may get that gun you want.
i wish my grandpa saw this vid because wen me and my grand pa went to a shooting range he diddnt know that the glock was loaded and he pulled the trigger while it was pointing at the instructor. no one got hurt. he missed. he never was a good shot lol. but that just shows how much gun safety is required. btw i love ur vids. especially the revolver and the winchester repeater vids, i love a good western gun. lol
Great video. I'm just getting started with shooting (only a bb gun for now!) but I want to start with good safety habits even though it's "just" a bb gun. I agree absolutely about "going overboard" with safety. In the absence of 100% certainty of a safe condition, simply assume the worst possible condition. Stamp out ALL uncertainty as to safety, and replace it with certainty. These habits are so simple, and can help us all enjoy our guns safely.
Awesome!
Hickok45, Thank you very much for this video. my father has always taught me much about gun safety. after purchasing my first handgun at 21 years old this video was a GREAT refresher on the subject. My girlfriend has now become more interested in firearms since my recent purchase and i will be sure to show her this video before letting her handle one. Thanks again!!
People think I am not safe what so ever because I'm young... They don't realize that I'm obsessed with gun safety and this video pretty much nailed everything I do when it comes to gun safety. I will admit that the whole 'laser' thing mentioned by this guy is sorta iffy for me... I have a hard time figuring out where to point when I'm in a group of people around me and I gotta put the gun down or something. But I check at least four times that there is nothing in the chamber, and the mag is out
My friend and I are gun enthusiast. We go to a range near by and have been going for awhile. When we first started going, we were 19ish, We thought the older people there wouldn't be happy that these punk kids were at their range. It really was the opposite though. We have had many old timers thanking us for being involved in the gun world and being safe. After all they want to see the hobby they love be carried on.They are very nice and helpful people like hickok in the gun culture.
Canadian firearms safety course we have the vital four ACTS:
Assume every firearm is loaded.
Control muzzle direction at all times.
Trigger finger must be kept off the trigger and out of the trigger guard. (until ready to fire)
See that the firearm is safe, PROVE it!
And PROVE stands for:
Point the firearm in the safest available direction
Remove all ammo.
Observe the chamber.
Verify the feeding path is clear.
Examine the bore for obstructions or excess lubricant.
If you always treat a firearms as in a loaded condition, then the safety drills become a natural action that you carry out automatically, like muscle memory for the brain. Repetition is the key to learning anything, and by always treating a firearms as loaded the safety procedure becomes second nature. It is far better to check every time you handle the firearm and find it empty, than to find out too late that it is loaded and someone has been injured or killed.
I see all sorts of video's on Shooting and Safety. Most of them are good. Yours are the ones I always go to first, because you have earned my respect. Keep up the good work.
Thank you, sir for making these videos. I am new to firearm ownership (but i have been to the range on multiple occassions) and I have watched your videos and sat down with my family to watch your videos as i am in the process of purchasing my first firearm. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge.
I learned these exact rules when I was eight years old and still use em today. It's a pity gun laws in Australia are getting so tough.
I have actually had a 22 lr round ricochet of an oak tree while squirel hunting and it clipped high on my left shoulder. It did not have enough energy left to do anything but hearing that bullet whistling towards me and having it hit me was an eye opener. Bullets can react oddly to targets and every safety measure is needed to prevent random occurrences. The only way that I know to prevent this from happening again is to quit shooting my 22 lr towards trees. I use my .410 shotgun for squirrels now.
Holy smokes. I'm going to be more careful around trees now.
I love Colonel Jeff Coopers 4 rule video. A gun is always loaded.
Hey Hickok, I'm Argentina. It could be great that you put some subtitles for the people that it couldn't understand English. You are great keep straight.
If you are watching this on a computer and not w mobile device then u can turn sub titles on
+Gian De Stefano On your computer screen, press the Settings icon at the bottom right of the video and go to "Subtitles/CC" where their will be a language listed (autogenerated) / and then select Spanish language if listed. You can also press the 'CC' icon and it will give you the directions.
BTW, I have a Bersa .380. Great company and great firearm.