Presented at Denhac
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Over 30 years experience with various
firearms.
Former law enforcement liaison for Dave’s
Gun’s in Denver.
Grew up in a law enforcement/hunting family.
Avid sport shooter.
Former Glock armorer.
10 years law enforcement experience.
Experienced gun owner.
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YOU ARE ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE FOR
YOUR OWN SAFETY AND EVERYONE
ELSES IN THE ROOM!!!
ABSOLUTELY NO AMMUNITION IS
ALLOWED IN THE BUILDING DURING THE
CLASS.
I AM NOT AN EXPERT…
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The NRA
Your local gun shop
Local Gun clubs (RMGO)
Concealed carry classes
Hunter’s safety courses
Thunder Ranch, etc
Experience, experience, experience
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To present the BASIC rules of firearms safety,
cleaning, storage, and maintenance.
To present the BASIC myths of firearms
ownership and safety.
To present the BASICS of ballistics and explain
the three types of ballistics.
To help you become a SAFER and more
confident gun owner.
Know them, live them, eat them, sleep them,
breath them, be them…
Be an example for everyone around you!!!
Remember, who is responsible for gun safety?
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1) ALWAYS treat EVERY gun as if it were
loaded!
2) NEVER let the muzzle of a weapon cover
ANYTHING you are not willing to DESTROY!
3) Keep your finger OFF the trigger and out of
the trigger guard until your sights are on the
target and you are ready to shoot!
4) Always be aware of your target and what is
beyond it!
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What is an “AD”… An “Accidental Discharge”
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How do we check to see if a gun is unloaded?
Follow the rules of firearms safety.
Keep all ammunition in ANOTHER ROOM when
cleaning/practicing with/sleeping with your gun!
If in doubt take it to a gunsmith!
Follow all manufacturers recommendations!
If you own a gun YOU WILL have an accidental
discharge; all you can do is make sure no one gets
hurt when it happens!
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Long guns – Rifles, shotguns, grenade
launchers, and some weapons of mass
destruction :-D
Handguns – Pistols, “Derringers”, palm
pistols, bang stix, etc.
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Always check state and local laws for the legality of
both long guns and handguns.
The NFA (National Firearms Act)
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Bolt
Pump
Semi
Full
Lever
“Safe action”
Rolling block
Trap door
Double/single
(There are others out there)
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Definition – Ballistics is the science that deals
with motion, behavior, and the effects of
projectiles, especially bullets, gravity bombs
and rockets.
Three types of ballistics.
- Internal
- External
- Terminal (Everyone’s Favorite)
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Internal – The behavior of a projectile from the
time of its propellant’s ignition until it exits the
barrel.
External – The behavior of a non-powered
projectile in flight. (Arguably the most
complicated)
Terminal – Sometimes called “Transitional” is
the behavior of the projectile as it comes to rest
in a medium.
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http://youtube.com/watch?v=O1sGj4EFCjk
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Always follow manufacturers recommendations.
Invest in a proper cleaning kit.
Gun cleaning is a part of gun ownership.
A dirty gun is a dangerous gun.
Use the appropriate solvents and oils (Hoppe’s,
etc)
Do NOT over-oil or over-grease.
Know how to disassemble/reassemble your
weapon.
Function checks.
If in doubt GO TO A GUNSMITH.
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Lights
Lasers
Optics
ALWAYS follow your manufacturers
recommendations.
Do not apply gun cleaning solvents to the above
items; remove them from the gun prior to cleaning
if necessary.
Check “return to zero” on all optics and lasers after
cleaning or removing them.
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Do you own a gun safe? You should!
Dessicant
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Chemical
Electronic
Cosmoline
Gun socks
Ammunition cans
Batteries? (They leak!)
Fire?
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This will “cut ‘em in half” - seriously?
This will blow them off their feet – It’s basic physics.
Hollywood’s “one shot, one kill”
MOA – Minute of angle… This is true but I’ve never
met anyone who can shoot the nuts off of a flea at 1000
yards!
The “Iraqi off-hand”
“Why didn’t the cops just shoot the gun out of his
hand?”
“Silencers” – Suppressors… Sorry, It just doesn’t work
that way.
What myths have you heard?
Questions?