The Dangers of Shotgun Shooting at Close Range TA Outdoors
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Date: 2019-09-10
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Biting Mongeese - Geoffrey Bynoe
Very important video. Just a couple of observations. First, some accidents are caused by inexperienced people not understanding the care and maintenance of a gun. This can result in a catastrophic spontaneous discharge on closing the gun for the first time in the field. Needless to say the discharge is completely unexpected and happens because someone in their zeal to maintain and protect their investment opens the gun up, cleans and GREASES the trigger mechanism. It may sound counterintuitive but the trigger mechanism is to kept as dry of grease as possible. Grease causes the sears to slip at the slightest thing often resulting in the discharge of both barrels. The other vitally important point is that when a gun is loade and open, that the gun should only be closed with your back towards others in your party. That is pointing away from everybody and the gun must be opened if you need for whatever reason to turn towards someone. There is NO minor shotgun accident. ALL are catastrophic. Be safe.
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Very important video. Just a couple of observations. First, some accidents are caused by inexperienced people not understanding the care and maintenance of a gun. This can result in a catastrophic spontaneous discharge on closing the gun for the first time in the field. Needless to say the discharge is completely unexpected and happens because someone in their zeal to maintain and protect their investment opens the gun up, cleans and GREASES the trigger mechanism. It may sound counterintuitive but the trigger mechanism is to kept as dry of grease as possible. Grease causes the sears to slip at the slightest thing often resulting in the discharge of both barrels. The other vitally important point is that when a gun is loade and open, that the gun should only be closed with your back towards others in your party. That is pointing away from everybody and the gun must be opened if you need for whatever reason to turn towards someone. There is NO minor shotgun accident. ALL are catastrophic. Be safe.
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Andy Capp
This guy is technically incorrect with his suggested method of closing the shotgun if being pedantic is paramount. If the gun is that stiff it cant be closed safely by the individual, take it to a gunsmith for adjustment. Barrels down and lift the stock, making absolutely sure the safety catch is engaged, finger away from the trigger. This isnt fishing off a Wilson Flyer, safety precedes everything similar to wearing a life jacket.
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This guy is technically incorrect with his suggested method of closing the shotgun if being pedantic is paramount. If the gun is that stiff it cant be closed safely by the individual, take it to a gunsmith for adjustment. Barrels down and lift the stock, making absolutely sure the safety catch is engaged, finger away from the trigger. This isnt fishing off a Wilson Flyer, safety precedes everything similar to wearing a life jacket.
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Algy Graham
You need to refer to the latest BASC magazine article on Shotgun Safety In The Field; it's Always lift the stock to the barrels never the barrels to the stock.
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You need to refer to the latest BASC magazine article on Shotgun Safety In The Field; it's Always lift the stock to the barrels never the barrels to the stock.
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