Things Every Gun Owner Should Know

Things every gun owner should know.

You are responsible to know the law; and to be knowledgeable about your gun’s operation.
Treat every gun as if it is loaded at all times (only point it at things you want to kill).
Your firearm must be stored in locked container or have a trigger lock engaged when it is not in your hands.
Practice with your weapon UNLOADED to become familiar and comfortable with it.
On semi-automatic handguns keep the slide locked rearward to prevent bad habits that ignore cycling action.
Learn a two-handed grip that will allow you to walk with your hand gun and a flashlight.
Do not conduct a search through your home or property with your gun in the lead.
Use your free hand to open doors and keep your weapon close enough to prevent moving doors from knocking it away from you.
Deadly force is justified only when undertaken to prevent imminent and otherwise unavoidable danger of death or grave bodily harm to the innocent.
You are responsible for everything your bullet hits so you must know where it will land.
9MM handguns with a standard full metal jacket projectile can penetrate both sides of at least six interior walls before they stop. Brick walls will usually contain bullets from a handgun, but after the first shot all bets are off.
Keep a firm grip on your weapon at all times and never put your finger on the trigger unless you are planning to fire at a target in your sights.
If you use your gun to defend yourself or someone else – you are a threat to the Police. You must remember that they will treat you as they would any armed subject until they determine you are unarmed and not a threat.
Describe what you’re wearing to the 9-1-1 operator and secure your gun before the Police arrive.
Do not continue to carry it around after the threat is removed.
After you call 9-1-1 You or a friend or family member should contact a lawyer to represent you.
Do not answer any questions until your lawyer is present, and make it clear to the police that you want to tell them what happened, but not until you are represented.
Study the Box-O-Truth Website for a realistic view of your gun’s capabilities. http://www.theboxotruth.com/index.html