Why You Don't Point Guns at Yourself

[MarkC]

I was cringing, I mean CRINGING, while watching that. I also have to blame the buddy instructing his friend, it was clear from the context that he was the one who supposedly knew what he was doing.

I mean CRINGING..... it was like watching a train wreck.

 

[padawan]

I was cringing, I mean CRINGING, while watching that. I also have to blame the buddy instructing his friend, it was clear from the context that he was the one who supposedly knew what he was doing.

I mean CRINGING..... it was like watching a train wreck.

Same here. Cringing. I don't understand the hand over the muzzle thing.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

I was cringing, I mean CRINGING, while watching that. I also have to blame the buddy instructing his friend, it was clear from the context that he was the one who supposedly knew what he was doing.

I mean CRINGING..... it was like watching a train wreck.

According to the gun exspurts on INGO it is perfectly fine to point guns at yourself and others.

I, for one, disagree.

 

[WebSnyper]

Just watched that one around the water cooler with the guys. Soon as he stuck that gun to his hand everyone in unison, "OH NO, OH NO, OH NO," boom! Lesson learned the hard way.

Cannot believe that guy next to him didn't say anything. We all had genuine panic when we saw what he was doing.

I will never understand why people put their hands in front of the muzzle intentionally. I see it ALL of the time. Guy picks up gun, either clears it or doesn't check, puts his palm over the muzzle, and pulls the trigger.

Same here. Cringing. I don't understand the hand over the muzzle thing.

Absolutely, as soon as I saw him put his hand in front of the muzzle, I cringed and said Why?... There are times when you don't see it coming, but this one was just there, and he put it in front of the muzzle more than once.

 

[Libertarian01]

This was NOT me!!!*

Regards,

Doug


*(However, I cannot deny my stupid attack)

 

[HoughMade]

This was NOT me!!!*

Regards,

Doug


*(However, I cannot deny my stupid attack)

Kirk should have put a 'trigger warning' in the thread title, just for you.

 

[Libertarian01]

Kirk should have put a 'trigger warning' in the thread title, just for you.

Trigger warning? I don't need no stinking trigger warning...

However, I can tell you with a modicum of accuracy exactly what that felt like for the poor chap.

We all have our moments.

Regards,

Doug

 

[Bennettjh]

I was cringing when he put his hand in front. Ugh just asking for trouble.

 

[GunSlinger]

Good grief!! Did he NOT know at that distance from his hand that the impact point of the round would be about a half inch higher then where the laser was indicating?!?!?!

What a moron...

 

[Hookeye]

The student should have said "I'm sorry, wasn't paying attention, can you show me that again?"

 

[CountryBoy19]

I was cringing, I mean CRINGING, while watching that. I also have to blame the buddy instructing his friend, it was clear from the context that he was the one who supposedly knew what he was doing.

I mean CRINGING..... it was like watching a train wreck.

Same here, it was obvious that he was the one "teaching" the other guy... idiot...

 

[Hookeye]

I was actually there when a guy shot his hand trying to clear a jam in a .40 Glock race gun. The desire to be fast overcame his desire to be safe. Hate to see a guy learn the hard way.

I missed that one. Some folks have all the luck.

 

[Hookeye]

Know who it was though LOL.

 

[JettaKnight]

Ah, Doug...
I must confess I did think of you, but I don't recall your "incident" seeming to be as foolish as this.

 

[Hookeye]

I bought an LCP, am used to dragging a 1911 Commander around.
That little gun, never screwed up with it...........but just its size.
Like my 16.25" Contender rifle (compared to other).... short stuff and muzzle control.....different.
Not that you get sloppy, but you are more aware of how easy it is to get sloppy.

Full size gun, laser and see through mitten..............just plain dumbarse.

Can't wait for his appendix carry tutorial.

 

[OakRiver]

Those idiots didn't have two brain cells between them to rub together for heat.

 

[ghuns]

I see it ALL of the time. Guy picks up gun, either clears it or doesn't check, puts his palm over the muzzle, and pulls the trigger.

Where exactly are you when see this behavior? Just so I know where to stay away from.

I don't get out much, but I have never seen ANYONE put their palm over muzzle and pull the trigger. What possess them to do this?

 

[Kirk Freeman]

I don't get out much, but I have never seen ANYONE put their palm over muzzle and pull the trigger. What possess them to do this?

Continually reading on INGO that it is safe to point guns at yourself and others?

 

[Libertarian01]

Ah, Doug...
I must confess I did think of you, but I don't recall your "incident" seeming to be as foolish as this.

Thank you for the kind words Sir.

While mine was indeed unwise, I NEVER intended to put my hand in front of the loaded firearm.

Above, so no one would get hit, but NOT in front of. (Still stupid of me, not trying to dodge that.)

But, unlike some others here, while watching the video I knew on a personal level what Mr. Dumbguy was about to feel.

Doug

 

[ghuns]

Saw this video on Facebook this morning. Personally, I scrolled past before it went bang.

Didn't need to be psychic to see where it was headed.