Study Module 1 - Pistol Safety

Module one Introduction Pistol Safety

In this module the person will learn to use the best practices regarding pistol ownership at home, on the street, during interstate travel and the backyard home built shooting range. It is incumbent on the pistol owner t o know how to operate a pistol and the laws regarding the owning and use of a pistol. That starts with making the decision to own a pistol . The owner should never have to guess or question their actions. Do your homework. You will find people willing to give advice or their interpretation of the law or how a handgun works and the best one to buy. But you can be sure they will not be willing to accept the consequences of bad advice. Lack of planning ahead c an put you and someone else's life in physical danger and legal jeopardy. Discipline and the attention to the job at hand is a must . Do not let peer pressure influence your decisions to do the right thing. This can be especially true in a group setting where the pressure is the greatest. Power and responsibility go hand in hand . The firearms owner has more power than any government agency. Their actions can create a life-or-death situation based on their decisions anytime a firearm is being used. People can jeopardize another’s safety in many ways. People “accidentally” shoot themselves or others on a regular basis. This can occur at home, at the gun range, and anywhere a firearm is present. Accident or not if you pull the trigger, it’s your bullet and

your responsibility that may have lifelong consequences. Don't put yourself in a position that cannot be undone.