Always Check For A Round In The Chamber

[Eugen]

In 1965 my dad gave me a new Remington Nylon 66 22lr rifle for my birthday. He taught me how to shoot it. He taught me the same safety principles listed above by several folks.

If I every pointed the muzzle at him, I got yelled at. If he was close, I got (lovingly) slapped in the back of the head. If I ever did not know the status of my weapon (round chambered or safety not being "on" when not prepared to fire downrange, I got the same medicine. I learned gun safety and basics principles like caring and maintenance for my gun. A bit strict on the methodology some might say. Looking back I don't think so. I learned dear lessons the easy way and not the hard way from a disastrous mistake.

Today, I still have by beloved Nylon 66 ....and I still 'feel' the great education my dad gave me in firearm care and safety.

[cirelaw]

Sergio, Its an old American expression! It should be "I give you my 2 cents for what its worth!! Usually being not much!!! Eric

[cirelaw]

In response to shooting with half a luger, here is proof it is indeed possible with just your thumb PS DON"T TRY THIS!!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1zmp-vhylQ

[GerColctor]

I think that the Europeans were concerned about the issue of notification to the weapons holder of chambered semi auto firearms long before we ever were.

I have a very early F&N (Browning) M-1900, in .32 that when the gun is cocked you can feel the rear sight and realize that the piece of metal in the center has dropped flat, giving the shooter a clear picture. When the trigger is pulled (fired) this piece then returns to where it sticks up slightly above the rear sight at about 90 degrees. There is an obvious difference to the feel and view.