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A friend of mine sent me the following from a Marine friend of his. A number of the things here struck me as odd so I was wondering if any experts could comment.
As a Marine and one who has taken and given countless classes on proper firearms handling ...I have noticed that the way most civilians handle their firearms when standing sentry duty is not proper and downright dangerous ...Not only for them but everyone around them...Here is a list of do's and don'ts of proper firearms handling in no particular order ..
#1 Treat every firearm as if it is loaded.
#2 Never insert a magazine into a weapon until you are ready to fire it at your intended target.
#3 Once a weapon is loaded keep it pointed down range toward your intended target.
#4 When not in use do not have your finger on or near the trigger.
#5 Always have the weapon on safe until you are ready to fire.
#6 When not in use always have the bolt back safety on and a flag safety inserted in the chamber.
#7 Never chamber a round until you are ready to fire.
# 8 The weapon should be shouldered or carried at port arms when not in use.
The photos I have seen show these guys breaking one or more of these proper weapons handling principles...i.e. (magazine in the weapon) (bolt forward) (finger near the trigger) (weapon pointed at someones head or foot) I know it's their right to bear arms ...but it should be done with the utmost safety. and respect for those around them...Class dismissed !