Keep your finger off the trigger!!!!!

Hey did you see in that picture how he had his finger on the trigger???!!!!

Since there has been a lot of discussion of late in the Airsoft community of late about gun safety, I have decided to put up this short post on the Airsoft Ikaika Warriors blog. 

My dad was former military, having served in both WW2 and the Korean Wars and later in life as a reserve police officer in Santa Maria CA. He taught me some basic rules that I still follow today in regards to firearm safety. and they are summed up very well in the picture below.

Gun Safety Rules
You never fool around or play with guns. Guns are dangerous when they are not handled or used properly and can easily injure or kill you, and those around you. There are no second chances with a gun and the rules for safe gun handling must always be followed to avoid accidents.

The 12 Golden rules for Safe Gun Handling
1. Always treat the gun as loaded.
2. Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
3. Always keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
4. Always keep the gun unloaded until you are ready to use it.
5. Never point the gun at anything you don't intend to destroy.
6. Be sure of your target and what is beyond it.
7. Learn the mechanical and handling characteristics of the gun you are using.
8. Always use proper Ammunition.
9. Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions before loading and shooting.
10. If your gun fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, hold your shooting position for several seconds; then with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, carefully unload the gun.
11. Don't rely on the gun's safety to keep it from firing.
12. Be aware of your surroundings when handling guns so you don't trip or lose your balance and accidentally point and/or fire the gun at anyone or anything. 

Padre' out...