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We had a fun show today!
I talked about just getting back from Pheasant Hunting and the Federal Prairie Storm shells I was using that have a unique shape to the shot.
Tony from Belleville called to talk about a very unique rifle from his Father. This unique Daisy VL used a caseless .22 round that was ignited by heated compressed air!
Other example of caseless Ammo
We mixed in a little talk about politics and the benefits of a trigger job as well!
To a shooter there is nothing worse than reading about a shooting accident. Maybe a gun was left unattended and a youngster got a hold of it. The shooter declares “I thought the gun was unloaded” or “it just went off”.
Recently we heard (and saw the video) of an instructor that had a momentary lapse in judgment that allowed a very tiny 9 year old girl to lose control of a firearm and it cost him his life!
In all cases these are negligent shootings not accidental shootings! Someone has violated one or more of the rules of gun safety.
Maybe they were rushed or distracted; maybe they don’t even know the rules of gun safety? Believe it or not there was time gun safety was taught in schools, in Scouting and most importantly in the home. Generations of shooters were taught by their Parents, Grandparents or other family members. While that may still be the case today, it would appear we need a quick reminder.
Every shooting organization has a list of rules: the NRA has their “Big Three Rules”; other groups have four or more. I will list the NRA’s first, but will add other important considerations too.
This primary rule of gun safety ensures a firearm will not harm you or others when discharged. Use common sense to dictate the safest direction. When outdoors, point the gun toward the ground or towards the target. If you are indoors, be mindful that a bullet can penetrate ceilings, floors, walls, windows, and doors.
When holding a gun, rest your finger on the trigger guard or along the side of the gun. Do not touch the trigger until you are ready to pull it.
Remove the magazine, open the action and check the chamber(s) when you pick up a gun. If you do not know how to open the action or inspect the chamber(s), leave the gun alone and ask for assistance from someone who does.
Other Important Rules
As an experienced shooter these rules may seem like second nature to you, but that level of comfort can lead to complacency with tragic results. This is especially true if you are taking a new or young shooter to the range. They are just learning the correct way to do things, don’t assume they are aware of all the rules.
New shooters have a lot they are trying to remember: grip, trigger, sight picture, etc…They often forget to put their safety glasses or hearing protection back on before shooting. As an instructor I especially watch for muzzle control. A new shooter may be excited when they hit the target and turn to you share that success with you. In doing so they may turn the gun pointing at you, another person or in a populated direction. This is even more critical with handguns that are smaller and easier to maneuver sideways.
Stay vigilant, be prepared to step in to keep the muzzle down range and remember to follow the rules.
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Fun Show Today, we had a few good callers with great questions for the new shooters on how to get started in Shooting.
I paid tribute to my favorite band of all time: “Paul Revere and the Raiders” .
Paul Revere died last Saturday. In his honor I wore my T-shirt from his “Refuse to go Away” tour from 1999 complete with his autograph which he signed right after the show!
I played part of a new song written by Larry Gatlin and Billy Dean
This goes along with the discussion we had the past few weeks about how we in the United States have ability to defend ourselves against these terrorist acts because of the freedoms we enjoy in this country.
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Fun show today although we had to start out with a disturbing discussion on this Thursday’s beheading of a woman in Oklahoma. This act of terror (not “Workplace Violence” ) is a good indication of the many reasons that carrying concealed is not only a good idea but increasingly may be necessary for you own self defense.
John From Danville, IL called in to with a range report on his new Springfield Armory G.I. 1911 and also to talk about a converting a Glock 22/23 to 9mm by simply changing a barrel.
Ed from Dearborn call in to say he did a similar thing with his Glock 30 SF changing it from 45 acp to 10mm. With good results too!
Wow, I like the idea of having multiple caliber capability in a single handgun.
Robert from Wixom called in to talk about his friends( “Eric the Great” from WhiteLake) new Ruger M77 in .44 Magnum and what a cool gun it will be for deer hunting now that straight walled pistol cartridges are legal in the lower portion of this state and many others.
Don’t forget to be safe if you are using a tree stand this year!
Safe Shooting!
Dick
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Fun show today! a few callers with great input and questions!
Thanks to John from Danville IL and Robert from Wixom!
Hi Guys,
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I do not know why, but I still am unable to put the September 6th complete file up for listening.
I have tried 6 times and only can get the first segment. Be patient and I will keep trying!
Guys, I am having difficulty with the file I will get it fixed tonight
Show Files are up on the Podcast Page!
Show files are up on the podcast page!
Fun Show today, I was back live after my week in Mufreesboro TN. Many Thanks to Matt Clark for Guest hosting last week!
This week I talked about my trip to Barrett Firearms.
We talked about the incident in Las Vegas were an instructor was fatally injured when he failed to properly supervise a nine year old child with a full auto 9mm UZI.
Several callers had questions and comments on various topics from headstamp identification to Fire Lapping a new barrel for maximum accuracy.
Mike From Crawfordsville, IN Called in to ask about a holster recommendation for his new Glock Model 29 sub-compact 10mm, Yikes that would be a hand full of recoil!
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Many Thanks to Matt Clark for guest hosting for me this week!
As Matt mentioned I was “on assignment” in Murfreesboro TN.
I was “Camping In” with my three grandsons so they could start in their new schools while my Daughter’s family moved there from Langley Air Force Base in VA. Nothing like sleeping on mattresses in an empty house with 7, 8 and 11 year old boys for a week. I am totally exhausted!
I took the opportunity while there to visit Barrett Firearms, maker of outstanding Sniper Rifles. I will talk more about it on this weekends show.
