There was a nice story the other day (okay, it was YESTERDAY-
I don’t remember which blog, sorry! Geez I’m old!) in the blogosphere regarding the set of questions from the TV interview show wherein it’s asked, “If there is a Heaven, what would you like St. Peter to say upon your arrival at the Pearly Gates?”
And the gunnie’s answer is “Open and show clear.”
Funny and cute.
Made me think of guns shops and gun shows.
I believe in the Four Rules, as recounted in this blog more than once. Ten years ago (that long, really?) when I was working part time in the gun store, I was shocked (and continue to be shocked) at the poor gun handling between salesperson and customer.
And, this doesn’t get any better at gun shows.
For all the rants in the blogosphere regarding safety, poor gun handling, accidents, ‘keep your booger hook off the bang switch’, The Four Rules, I’m continually amazed at alleged gun-educated folk in shows and stores NOT showing open and clear AND crossing people! AND putting their fingers on triggers! AND not pointing in a safe direction!
Lets not encourage unsafe behavior through laziness in the shop or the show. This is how accidents, bad press, injury and death happen.
I work security at the front door for our little gun show now n' then. I get very nervous at times. I've actually had to reach out and push muzzles off to the side and away from me multiple times. Some get offended and declare "It's not loaded!" How many have been killed by "unloaded" guns?
Posted by Tango Juliet | January 15, 2012, 11:58 am@Tango Juliet – Exactly!
Posted by Guffaw in AZ | January 15, 2012, 12:51 pmThe most chilling words I can think of are 'Holy S#!t, this thing IS loaded.' I was at a party in Cave Ck once, and someone decided to show off the 'Eagle.' Pulled a .50AE out of a zippered bag, covered about half the room, then made that statement. I glommed on as soon as I could, slide locked it, and prevailed to get it put away. Time and a place, and that was neither…
Posted by Wolfman | January 15, 2012, 1:12 pm@Wolfman – Scary stuff!I recently blogged about a friend who attended a party, and the host opened his gun safe and started passing out guns!Of course, most had been drinking – an he advised all were 'safe' as unloaded.
Posted by Guffaw in AZ | January 15, 2012, 1:23 pmExcellent point Sir, and worth remembering for your OWN safety!
Posted by Old NFO | January 15, 2012, 6:41 pm