This has been a superb and educational discussion. Particularly for someone who is relatively new to handguns such as myself. As a teacher though, I like to summarize conclusions into neat charts that can be turned into posters. How about this as a proposal:
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GUN SAFETY RULES
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Rule #1 - Treat all guns as if they were loaded -- even if you just unloaded one.
("The gun is always loaded, even when it's not.")
Rule #2 - NEVER POINT A GUN AT ANYTHING YOU DO NOT WISH TO DESTROY!
(Most important rule of gun safety.)
Rule #3 - Keep finger off trigger until actually intending to shoot.
Rule #4 - Know your target - and what is beyond.
Rule #5 - ALWAYS know where your gun is. YOU are the one who is
legally and morally responsible for it.
Rule #6 - GUNS AND ALCOHOL DO NOT MIX.
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....a politically incorrect right-wing fiscally-conservative libertarian NRA card-carrying gun-toting self-sufficient gainfully-employed Bible-believing church-going fundamentalist evangelical Christian. Perhaps you should avoid my company. I might contaminate you.
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