Posts Tagged ‘Gun Safety’
Guns Stolen From Vehicles Used in Crimes
Some Brits across the ocean who write for a publication called The Guardian (not super 2a) estimated up to 600,000 guns are stolen in the U.S. each year. Is this accurate? It’s hard to know exactly, but for sure, criminals steal a lot of guns from vehicles. A Nashville, TN news channel has reported that…
Read MoreWhat is a Dummy Round-How Did Alec Baldwin Shoot His Director?
The shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on a movie set by actor/director Alec Baldwin prompts legitimate questions. For example, what kinds of guns and ammunition do actors use in movies? Are they real or prop guns? Do actors use live rounds, dummy rounds, or blanks? I’m not an actor. So I don’t have first-hand knowledge…
Read MoreSouth Carolina Honors 4 New State’s Concealed Carry Permits
South Carolina recognizes 4 new states’ concealed carry permits. The changes to effect on September 12th, 2021. Change to SC Concealed Carry Reciprocity: Folks from aware, Illinois, Iowa, and Maryland with valid concealed carry permits can travel to South Carolina and legally carry their handgun. South Carolina’s State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) website has …
Read MoreTwo Things NOT To Do With Your Guns
Sometimes I’m left scratching my head as I sit here and read the gun-related news stories each morning. So many incidents can be avoided with just a little consideration if people just stopped to think . Any of us who are gun owners have the responsibility to make sure others don’t get hurt with our…
Read MoreKeep Your Finger Out of the Trigger Guard, Off Trigger Until Ready
In continuing on with our series about gun safety and the rules needed in order to be safe, we move on to rule number 3. Some housekeeping to make sure we’re all on the same page, this series is necessary for new gun owners and those of us who take gun safety, as well as…
Read MoreAlways Treat the Gun As If It’s Loaded
The firearms safety rules are of extreme importance. They were created to keep people out of trouble and to prevent what we call negligent discharges, or NDs, from taking place. An ND is basically the unintended discharge of a firearm. Also known as an “accident” to some, but I tend to veer away from that…
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