NRATV Live | Gun Safety in 2017 - 1/3/17

Published on January 4, 2017
Duration: 2:58

Mac McKenzie of Critical Defense Group outlines three fundamental firearm safety principles: muzzle discipline, proper finger placement off the trigger until ready to fire, and the manipulation of mechanical safeties or decockers when reholstering, reloading, or in crowded environments. He emphasizes simplicity for retention and daily practice.

Quick Summary

Firearm safety is simplified into three critical components: muzzle discipline, keeping your finger straight and off the trigger until sights are on target with justification to shoot, and manipulating mechanical safeties or decockers when reholstering, reloading, or in crowded environments.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction of Guest Mac McKenzie
  2. 00:30Three Critical Components of Firearm Safety
  3. 01:04Muzzle Discipline Explained
  4. 01:09Finger Off Trigger Rule
  5. 01:18Mechanical Safety and Decocker Use
  6. 01:32Safety Debate for Concealed Carry
  7. 02:05Safety Features on Glock Firearms
  8. 02:34Conclusion and New Year Wishes

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the three fundamental principles of firearm safety?

The three critical components of firearm safety are muzzle discipline (pointing the weapon in a safe direction), trigger discipline (keeping the finger straight and off the trigger until ready to shoot), and proper manipulation of mechanical safeties or decockers when reholstering or in crowded environments.

When should you engage a mechanical safety or decocker on a firearm?

You should manipulate a mechanical safety or decocker anytime you are reholstering your firearm, conducting certain reloads, or operating in a crowded environment to enhance safety and prevent accidental discharges.

Does a Glock firearm have external safeties?

While Glocks are known for simplicity, they do have three safeties: one external trigger safety and two internal safeties. The primary focus for users is maintaining proper trigger discipline.

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