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Handgun Use and Safety © Personal Perimeter, LLC, http://www.PersonalPerimeter.com1
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Handgun safety rules © Personal Perimeter, LLC, http://www.PersonalPerimeter.com2
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Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction Do not point a gun at anything that you are not willing to destroy. Applies to empty guns as well. © Personal Perimeter, LLC, http://www.PersonalPerimeter.com3
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Always keep finger off the trigger (indexed) until ready to shoot © Personal Perimeter, LLC, http://www.PersonalPerimeter.com4
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Know your target, backstop and beyond PC §9.05. RECKLESS INJURY OF INNOCENT THIRD PERSON Even though an actor is justified under this chapter in threatening or using force or deadly force against another, if in doing so he also recklessly injures or kills an innocent third person, the justification afforded by this chapter is unavailable in a prosecution for the reckless injury or killing of the innocent third person. © Personal Perimeter, LLC, http://www.PersonalPerimeter.com5
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Treat every gun as if it were loaded Treat every gun as if it were loaded. Check each time you handle it. Check before giving to someone else. © Personal Perimeter, LLC, http://www.PersonalPerimeter.com6
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Be sure the gun is safe to operate (good working condition) © Personal Perimeter, LLC, http://www.PersonalPerimeter.com7
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Know how to use the gun © Personal Perimeter, LLC, http://www.PersonalPerimeter.com8
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Use correct ammunition © Personal Perimeter, LLC, http://www.PersonalPerimeter.com9
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Use proper safety equipment (ear / eye protection) © Personal Perimeter, LLC, http://www.PersonalPerimeter.com10
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Always follow the range safety rules / instructions © Personal Perimeter, LLC, http://www.PersonalPerimeter.com11
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Only use a handgun that you are capable of shooting safely © Personal Perimeter, LLC, http://www.PersonalPerimeter.com12
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Never handle firearms when impaired © Personal Perimeter, LLC, http://www.PersonalPerimeter.com13
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Safety Equipment when practicing © Personal Perimeter, LLC, http://www.PersonalPerimeter.com14
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Hearing protection Ear plugs Over the ear protection Electronic © Personal Perimeter, LLC, http://www.PersonalPerimeter.com15
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Eye protection Prescription eyewear Safety goggles Wrap around protection © Personal Perimeter, LLC, http://www.PersonalPerimeter.com16
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Clothing Loose clothing is not recommended as it can allow for spent brass to fall between clothing and skin causing burns. Appropriate for the weather conditions Headwear to protect from spent brass from other shooters sun or lights © Personal Perimeter, LLC, http://www.PersonalPerimeter.com17
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Footwear Provide a stable platform Non-slippery sole © Personal Perimeter, LLC, http://www.PersonalPerimeter.com18
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Safe operation of handgun © Personal Perimeter, LLC, http://www.PersonalPerimeter.com19
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Mechanical Safety © Personal Perimeter, LLC, http://www.PersonalPerimeter.com20
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De-cocking lever © Personal Perimeter, LLC, http://www.PersonalPerimeter.com21
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How the handgun cycles © Personal Perimeter, LLC, http://www.PersonalPerimeter.com22
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Site picture of handgun © Personal Perimeter, LLC, http://www.PersonalPerimeter.com23
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How to safely load / unload the handgun © Personal Perimeter, LLC, http://www.PersonalPerimeter.com24
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Weapon maintenance Clean Inspect Lubricate © Personal Perimeter, LLC, http://www.PersonalPerimeter.com25
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