I agree and I do the same! Like others have said this is for someone who might have just learned the 4 safety rules for the first time and I didn’t want to dive into that just yet
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hydrashok@sh.itjust.works 5 days ago
Modification to the first one, at least for me — I don’t care if I literally just watch you check it in front me of me before handing it over, I’m still checking. Always. I would expect others to do the same. First, it is just a reassurance, and second, it shows I actually know how to check it myself.
Finally, I didn’t see it listed, but keep the safety on until you’re ready. This kinda goes with the “keep finger off trigger” rule, in that it offers an extra degree of protection.
SomeAmateur@sh.itjust.works 5 days ago
scops@reddthat.com 5 days ago
Definitely use a safety when present, but some guns intended for everyday carry do not have traditional safety switches. They rely on trigger and/or grip safeties to reduce the chance of negligent discharge.
Don’t be discouraged if you look for a safety and can’t find it. Just obey the other rules of firearm safety to minimize (because you’ll never truly eliminate) the risk of injury.
Jumpingspiderman@lemmy.world 5 days ago
To be honest, I don’t trust to safeties in general. I just assume all guns are loaded and that pulling the trigger will cause it to fire.
cerebralhawks@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 days ago
Agreed, but I think they meant if you don’t know how to clear it.
When I got my gun, first thing I taught my wife was how to check and clear it. Then we played a game: check, clear, rack, pass. No magazine or rounds involved. So I’d get it from her, lock the slide back, check the magazine well, check the barrel from the top, hold it up to the light (trigger finger on the frame), then rack the slide, and pass it back — muzzle aimed down, as one does.
SharkWeek@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 days ago
Oh goddess yes. Handed a revolver (cylinder out to show it was empty) to a friend who is ex-military and was a designated sharpshooter … back in the 70s …
He proceeded to play with the cylinder and then flick it closed, because that’s how they do it in the movies >:-(
If you don’t really know how to handle a gun you should say so, and let the owner walk you through how to handle it … assuming they actually follow the golden rules.