The Basics
What is Muzzling – Defined
Definition of Muzzling Muzzling occurs when the shooter points the end of the barrel of a gun or rifle in an unsafe direction usually at another shooter. It is never acceptable to muzzle a person […]
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Basic Information
The Basics
What is Trigger Control?
Firearm instructors teach Trigger Control the same as Trigger Discipline, often confusing or morphing the two with the same meaning. Trigger Discipline teaches us where to place our finger before and after the shot; Trigger […]
The Basics
What is Trigger Discipline?
Trigger Discipline is Rule #2 of the safe gun handling rules. Its primary purpose is to ensure the trigger finger is not placed inside the trigger guard, resting high on the frame until ready to […]
Education
History of Gun Safety Rules
Introduction Gun safety rules cannot be officially accredited to a single organization or individual. However, many (not all) gun safety rules appear in early Hunter Ed pamphlets dating back to the 1950s. Instructors will often […]