Gun Safety According to Cooper

There are many schools of thought out there when it comes to gun safety. Some people have ten commandments, others follow a “big” three. No matter which you use, there is always overlap. Here at Casual Tactical we think Lieutenant Colonel Jeff Cooper summed up the rules for gun safety quite nicely. They are:

1. All guns are always loaded. Treat every firearm like it is loaded, even if you think it isn't. Never trust when someone says, “it isn't loaded.” Always verify for yourself, and even then still treat the firearm as if it loaded.

2.Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy. Always know where your gun is pointing and never point it at anyone or anything (whether it be intentional or not) unless your intending to shoot it.

3. Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target. If your finger is not on the trigger then you are not going to accidentally pull it. Keep your finger off the trigger and out of the trigger guard until you have your target in sight AND are ready to shoot.

4. Be sure of your target. Make sure you have positively identified the target at which you are shooting. Know what is around it, behind it, and inline with it. If you are uncertain about any of these things, you shouldn't fire your gun.

Rules to live and shoot by.