Videos tagged with Beginner Firearm Safety

This guide, presented by Maggie, a firearm salesperson at Gunner's Firearms, focuses on essential safety techniques for new semi-automatic pistol owners and provides advice on selecting a first firearm. Key takeaways include proper slide manipulation to avoid accidental discharges, the benefits of starting with smaller calibers like .22 LR, the importance of external safeties for beginners, and the necessity of hands-on testing at a range before purchasing.

This video focuses on gun safety, specifically warning viewers against "flagging" themselves or others with their firearm. Flagging refers to unintentionally pointing a firearm in an unsafe direction. The content likely aims to educate viewers on proper muzzle discipline and safe handling practices to prevent accidental discharges or unsafe situations.

This YouTube Shorts video emphasizes a critical aspect of firearm safety: keeping your finger off the trigger until you are ready to fire. The creator stresses its fundamental importance, particularly for those on the shooting range. The video also promotes the creator's social media presence and contact information.

This video explains the four fundamental rules of firearms safety, emphasizing safe gun handling and storage to prevent accidents. It covers the importance of pointing the muzzle in a safe direction, keeping the finger off the trigger until ready to fire, treating all guns as loaded, and secure storage. The video also briefly touches upon actions to take in the event of an accidental shooting. The content is presented by Jason Hanson, a former CIA officer and author specializing in personal defense and security.

This video emphasizes the critical importance of the four fundamental rules of handgun safety. It stresses treating all firearms as if they are always loaded, never pointing the muzzle at anything you are not willing to destroy, and keeping your finger off the trigger until your sights are on target and you've decided to shoot. The description highlights that responsible gun ownership involves continuous learning and practice to prevent accidents, injuries, deaths, and theft. It also encourages seeking assistance and demonstrations for unfamiliar firearms and understanding situational awareness for safe muzzle direction.

This video details common mistakes new gun owners make, focusing on grip and stance. The instructor emphasizes the "thumbs forward" grip for handguns and a forward grip on the handguard for rifles, explaining how these techniques improve recoil control and follow-up shots. A "fighting stance" with a forward lean is also recommended for stability. The importance of proper grip and stance is highlighted for both handguns and rifles, with demonstrations of less effective methods like the "teacup grip" and "magwell grip" for general shooting.