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Why YSK: Even if you don't own a gun, there is a chance you can encounter one at the home of a friend or family member. These are the four core rules of gun safety, but the same can be used with airsoft/paintball guns, nerf or even chemical spray bottles!

First, treat every firearm as if it were loaded. Even if it was clear the last time you saw it. If looking at a gun with someone else and they assure you it's not loaded, you can respectfully ask them to clear it in front of you before you handle it yourself.

Never point a gun at anything you are not willing to destroy. Pretend there is a lazer beam coming from the barrel. Don't let that "beam" point at anyone. That is known as "flagging". In nearly all cases keeping the barrel pointing down between your feet is a good move.

Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to fire. This includes the whole trigger guard area. Most people keep their finger on the frame well above the trigger guard, pointing their finger in the same direction as the barrel. This is known as "trigger discipline".

Finally be sure of your target and what's behind it. Bullets can still travel a long way even after they pass through a target. If you are target shooting make sure there is a solid backstop. If in a real life situation you must positively ID the threat, no shooting at shadows or noises.

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[–] victorz@lemmy.world 39 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Saw an article recently about this 10 year old who shot his dad in the head while the dad slept next to the mother. Kid found the key to the gun storage when searching for the Nintendo Switch his dad took away from him, and he was angry at the dad, found the gun... Now he has no dad. Mom woke up to a loud bang and the sound of liquid pouring on the floor.

Devastating read. Really tragic.

[–] muxika@lemmy.world 16 points 3 days ago (2 children)

That's horrible! That's why I went for a safe with a fingerprint reader. Easier access for me and harder access for the kids.

[–] Jumpingspiderman@lemmy.world 11 points 3 days ago (1 children)

This is the way. Store your ammo separately too.

[–] Valmond@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 2 days ago

Where I grew up you had to store weapons in two distinct places, like part of the firing mechanism in one.

But I'm not usanian so I don't need to dream about grabbing a GUN and fight off The Bad Guys. I don't even have a firearm.

[–] victorz@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Does that come with a backup generator in case they cut off electricity?

[–] muxika@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago (2 children)

It doesn't need backup power. It's just a small gun safe for a pistol.

[–] OshagHennessey@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago

Thieves love those. Just by looking at it, you know there's a gun in there. They're light and small enough you can pick up and steal the whole thing, no problem. Then, you can smash it open when you get somewhere else with no tools required. If you spike it like a football with both hands onto concrete and concentrate the force onto one of the lid's corners, it'll pop right open after a few tries. Most of the hinges can also be easily attacked if you have some basic tools and need to be quiet.

[–] victorz@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Does it have its own battery then? What does the fingerprint reader use to draw power?

[–] muxika@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago

It has disposable batteries and a charging port. It's similar to this model.

[–] starman2112@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Boy he'll really regret using an electronic safe when the world runs entirely out of batteries for six straight months

[–] victorz@lemmy.world 9 points 3 days ago

I'm thinking if that happens, there will be enough reason since a while back to already have taken the gun out 😅

[–] muxika@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

They come with keys too, lol.