Man DiesTeaching Gun Safety

[Elmore Furth]

OK, I guess he made his point.

Besides, guns don't kill people, gunshot victims just want something to complain about while they are dying: "Your shot me!!" is just another liberal catch phrase gunshot victims use to blame the second amendment. Next they will be trying to take away our crack pipes. Crack pipes don't cause addiction! Cocaine causes addiction!

Next thing they will be trying to take away our ammonium nitrate, fuel oil, nitromethane, shock tubes, blasting caps, and remote detenators. Hey, this is America! We have our rights!

Timothy McVeigh's last statement:
“I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.” (from Invictus)

Sept 21) - Learning proper gun safety can be a matter of life and death. That holds true for those who give the lessons, as well as for the students they teach.
On Friday, an Imperial, Mo., man insisted on instructing his girlfriend as to the safe way to handle firearms before the two were to travel to a local shooting range, St. Louis television affiliate KDSK reported. What followed was anything but a textbook gun safety class.

Learning proper gun safety can be a matter of life and death. That holds true for those who give the lessons, as well as for the students they teach.
On Friday, an Imperial, Mo., man insisted on instructing his girlfriend as to the safe way to handle firearms before the two were to travel to a local shooting range, St. Louis television affiliate KDSK reported. What followed was anything but a textbook gun safety class.

According to KDSK, witnesses said James Looney, 40, arrayed several firearms before his pupil, then demonstrated various safety features by pointing two guns to his own head and pulling the triggers.

When Looney attempted a similar demonstration with a third gun, it went off, fatally wounding him, KDSK said.

Man Dies Teaching Gun Safety

[HopeHoops]

1. "And now for Lesson 3: What NOT to do."

Oops. I'm not sure that's the best way to teach gun "safety". Pointing one at yourself (looking down the barrel, etc.) is NEVER a good idea even if you are POSITIVE the gun is unloaded.

[pokerfan]

2. Damn, he managed to violate all three rules!

It's not rocket science!

1. Keep the gun pointed in a safe direction
This is the primary rule of gun safety. A safe direction means that the gun is pointed so that even if it were to go off it would not cause injury or damage. The key to this rule is to control where the muzzle or front end of the barrel is pointed at all times.

2. Keep your finger off the trigger
When holding a gun, rest your finger on the trigger guard or along the side of the gun. Until you are actually ready to fire, do not touch the trigger.

3. Keep the gun unloaded until ready to use
Whenever you pick up a gun, immediately engage the safety device if possible, and, if the gun has a magazine, remove it before opening the action and looking into the chamber(s) which should be clear of ammunition. If you do not know how to open the action or inspect the chamber(s), leave the gun alone and get help from someone who does.

[HopeHoops]

3. I hope they get their money back.

That's like taking driving lessons from a drunk guy with 72 DUI convictions.

[guitar man]

4. Darwin Award

What a dumbass. That's how Terry Kath died. Purpordedly his last words were "don't worry, it's not loaded" :crazy:

[Deep13]

5. You! Out of the gene pool, now!

idiot

[Crabby Appleton]

6. 1. Treat all firearms as if they are loaded

2. Don't point firearm at anything you don't intend to destroy