7 Handgun Tips Every Woman Should Know

Handguns are all around us even if they are not clearly visible and the numbers of concealed weapons permit holders continues to rise.  Even if you choose not to get your concealed carry license for yourself there are still seven handgun tips that you should know to keep yourself and your family safe.

Tip number one – treat all guns as loaded

Guns are not toys and should always be treated with respect and safe handling practices.  Even if someone has  demonstrated that the chamber is empty and the gun unloaded you must still never point it at anything you do not intend to kill.

Tip number two – do not rely on the safety

Even if the safety is on, do not pull the trigger of a gun or aim at anything you do not intend to kill.  Safety mechanisms can and do fail and you could accidently fire the weapon.

Tip number three – keep your finger off the trigger until you intend to fire

Yes, when you pick up a handgun your finger naturally falls on the trigger, this design is intentional but you should never put your finger on the trigger until you are prepared to fire the handgun.

Tip number four – know what is behind your target

If you must fire a weapon in self-defense know what is behind your target.  Bullets can easily travel through drywall and can hit a family member or pet in the other room.

Tip number five – learn how to load and unload

Most guns operate on a similar principle by either loading the bullets individually or in a magazine and the bullet that is to be fired next is in the chamber.  Study how to load and unload a gun so that if you need these skills you can do so safely.

Tip number six – do not close your eyes when you fire a gun

Many women are intimidated by handguns and will close their eyes when they are preparing to fire.  This is exceptionally dangerous as your target can move or a friendly target could come into play without you being aware.

Tip number seven – get gun safety training

Everyone should know the basics of how to safely handle a gun, if you were not raised around guns then get trained!  The best place for training is at Online Carry Training to learn how to safely handle a weapon and you can earn a
concealed carry permit as well.