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**eric_t12** · 04-08-2008, 07:31 PM

I'm purposely not allowing a "all of the above" answer, because i want to see what each person would choose (even though i also would choose ALL OF THE ABOVE).

thanks in advance!

ETA: except "active safeties" - i think passive ones are much more effective, and efficient.

ArmyGuy45 · 04-08-2008, 07:32 PM

i think someone forgot the poll

**eric_t12** · 04-08-2008, 07:39 PM

was setting it up when you posted, not forgotten

**eric_t12** · 04-08-2008, 07:41 PM

Bump!

Fish609 · 04-08-2008, 07:41 PM

keep your finger off the goddamn trigger ::SLAP::

**NC Dave** · 04-08-2008, 07:42 PM

I went with keeping the finger off of the trigger as I am looking at the question in terms of concealed carry. Not pointing the gun at something you are not ready to destroy is also high on the list.

I am not ready to blow a hole in the car seat / bottom of my car. I am not ready to put a .45 ACP round into my leg. The problem is they are both daily possibilities when I carry. If my finger is not on the trigger and the weapon is properly holstered, neither is very likely to happen.

RAVXD · 04-08-2008, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fish609

keep your finger off the goddamn trigger ::SLAP::

+1......

SpeedRacer · 04-08-2008, 07:48 PM

Definitely muzzle control. If the gun is pointed in a safe direction, it can not hurt anyone. $#!% can happen. It's possible for a firearm to discharge regardless of safeties and even without the trigger being pulled. However it's impossible for a firearm to harm anyone if it's pointed safely.

XD40DucheKiller · 04-08-2008, 07:51 PM

i said muzzle control. dont point at what you dont intend to destroy. while i agree with others i usually just go by

treat never keep keep

treat every weapon as if it were loaded
neverpoint the weapon at anything you dont intend to shoot
keep you finger straight and off the trigger until ready to fire
keep the weapon on safe until you are ready to fire.

XD40DucheKiller · 04-08-2008, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fish609

keep your finger off the goddamn trigger ::SLAP::

im curious on how you defend that choice? your telling me youd rather have a gun pointed at someones head with a straight finger...than a finger on the trigger pointed into the dirt?

View Poll Results: Most important safety measure, to you?
Don't point at something not ready to be destroyed	74	42.77%
Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot	86	49.71%
Magazine safeties	0	0%
Ensure there are No rounds in the chamber	13	7.51%
Manual "active" safeties must be engaged	0	0%
Voters: 173. You may not vote on this poll

04-08-2008, 07:31 PM	#1
eric_t12 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SD Posts: 3,304	Most important safety rule, to you I'm purposely not allowing a "all of the above" answer, because i want to see what each person would choose (even though i also would choose ALL OF THE ABOVE). thanks in advance! ETA: except "active safeties" - i think passive ones are much more effective, and efficient. __________________ Gun Owners are Potential Terrorists: Says the FBI Our Economic Future: GAO 21st Century Challenges The Police Have No Duty To Protect You Choose Liberty - Ron Paul Last edited by eric_t12 : 04-08-2008 at 07:40 PM.

04-08-2008, 07:39 PM	#3
eric_t12 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SD Posts: 3,304	was setting it up when you posted, not forgotten __________________ Gun Owners are Potential Terrorists: Says the FBI Our Economic Future: GAO 21st Century Challenges The Police Have No Duty To Protect You Choose Liberty - Ron Paul

04-08-2008, 07:41 PM	#4
eric_t12 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SD Posts: 3,304	Bump! __________________ Gun Owners are Potential Terrorists: Says the FBI Our Economic Future: GAO 21st Century Challenges The Police Have No Duty To Protect You Choose Liberty - Ron Paul

04-08-2008, 07:42 PM	#6
NC Dave XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,245	I went with keeping the finger off of the trigger as *I am looking at the question in terms of concealed carry. Not pointing the gun at something you are not ready to destroy is also high on the list. I am not ready to blow a hole in the car seat / bottom of my car. I am not ready to put a .45 ACP round into my leg. The problem is they are both daily possibilities when I carry. If my finger is not on the trigger and the weapon is properly holstered, neither is very likely to happen. __________________ David in Carolina ------------------------------------ NRA Life Member Last edited by NC Dave : 04-08-2008 at 08:17 PM. Reason: bolding added for emphasis*

04-08-2008, 07:41 PM	#5
Fish609 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 631	keep your finger off the goddamn trigger ::SLAP::

04-08-2008, 07:48 PM	#8
SpeedRacer XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 171	Definitely muzzle control. If the gun is pointed in a safe direction, it can not hurt anyone. $#!% can happen. It's possible for a firearm to discharge regardless of safeties and even without the trigger being pulled. However it's impossible for a firearm to harm anyone if it's pointed safely. __________________ Springfield XD-40 Service Colt Lightweight Commander .45ACP (Series 70) Wilson Combat Sentinel .45ACP Romy-G AK-47

04-08-2008, 07:51 PM	#9
XD40DucheKiller XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 533	i said muzzle control. dont point at what you dont intend to destroy. while i agree with others i usually just go by treat never keep keep treat every weapon as if it were loaded neverpoint the weapon at anything you dont intend to shoot keep you finger straight and off the trigger until ready to fire keep the weapon on safe until you are ready to fire.

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