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bcbrown2 · November 18th, 2008, 01:27 AM

I just went through both Basic and Intermediate CCW courses this weekend and we had a brief discussion of the Four Rules of Firearms Safety. A few of us had agreed that keeping the weapon pointed in a safe direction at all times is probably the most important rule when our instructor reminded us of something which we all agreed with -- the most important safety rule is to keep your finger (and anything else) out of the trigger well until:

1. You're on target
2. You're ready to fire
3. You intend to fire on and destroy your target

...the designation between 2. and 3. being subtle, but important. Flagging the muzzle across unintended people/places/things downrange itself won't result in a negligent discharge but most/all NDs happen when a finger presses the trigger when it wasn't supposed to happen.

Just thought I'd share... not trying to start an argument. All the rules are extremely important and I'm glad to see the folks on here posting them at the top of the forum.

Cheers!!

November 18th, 2008, 01:27 AM	#45
bcbrown2 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rocky Mountains, Colorado Posts: 27	Keep Your Finger Off the Trigger... I just went through both Basic and Intermediate CCW courses this weekend and we had a brief discussion of the Four Rules of Firearms Safety. A few of us had agreed that keeping the weapon pointed in a safe direction at all times is probably the most important rule when our instructor reminded us of something which we all agreed with -- the most important safety rule is to keep your finger (and anything else) out of the trigger well until: 1. You're on target 2. You're ready to fire 3. You intend to fire on and destroy your target ...the designation between 2. and 3. being subtle, but important. Flagging the muzzle across unintended people/places/things downrange itself won't result in a negligent discharge but most/all NDs happen when a finger presses the trigger when it wasn't supposed to happen. Just thought I'd share... not trying to start an argument. All the rules are extremely important and I'm glad to see the folks on here posting them at the top of the forum. Cheers!!