My father was a fan of guns. Came to have staged two .22 caliber rifles, two shotguns, one 16 and one 12, two revolvers and a .38 caliber automatic pistol Astra, caliber 7.65. Besides that, we had an air rifle caliber 4.5, which we used to practice shooting (played to break toothpicks to 10-15 meters) without attracting the curiosity of neighbors and law enforcement.
At home I have long arms too, because I like the practical shooting and also think it is good to defend my home in case of external aggression. I have little time to go to practice, but I hope to do more often. I use revolvers, semiautomatic pistols, carbines, rifles and rifles, in calibers from .22 to 9mm cartridges from shotguns also 16 and 12 (whose name derives not from the barrel diameter, but the number of bullets that can be done with a slug of lead from a British pound, and therefore a larger number does not mean that is greater), so I have some experience, although I'm not a very good shooter. Practice makes perfect, and in my case, have not practiced enough, so I'm an amateur (albeit with a 9mm pistol I can give a beer to 10 meters with a .22, I can give a melon at 50 meters, which is above average.)
Unfortunately, I overcame that (certificate of competency for the Acquisition and Possession of Firearms), which forced me to dive back into the bureaucratic maze tends to discourage potential buyers of weapons to desist from their efforts. I have nothing against the psychological evaluation, or against weapons handling course (which thankfully do not require on renewals), or against the training on legal issues arising from the use of the weapons themselves, but against the arbitrariness of the requirements at headquarters. Depends on where you live and how they see you face is what you are asked, which is an appalling lack of respect and regrettable. Even worse, do not give information by phone ... so you have to necessarily go to waste time, instead of being able to carry the necessary papers as you request them and end the process without letting blood and sweat on the road. Ultimately, as we must comply with the law, take all the necessary paperwork, and I do not think losing the right to have my arms, you have more difficulties in this regard. I recognize that know how to shoot is an ability not common, everyday use (unless you are police or military), but no longer is fun, well let me explore ways to channel my negative emotions into something positive: the development of precision, patience and self-control without the security that gives me the know how to handle weapons, something that many may sound contradictory, but in practice is not.
Officials say the problem of having guns at home is that few people know manipulated properly, so they often result in accidents. There is also talk that the theft to a house where weapons are stored as a result ends up leaving the weapons in the hands of criminals, who in turn use them for criminal or at least trade with them on the black market, sending weapons and ammunition to where they should go. Also spoke about the suicide rate, though I disagree about it, given that suicide is an issue that goes beyond the mere possession of a weapon, but it is only another of the many tools you can use the suicide to end his life, but not the only, and the fact of possessing or not is not important in itself, but rather self-destructive suicidal motivation.
always tends to be linking arms with the crime or the ill-gotten, which also seems unfair. Having a gun is a responsibility, and is mandatory for those who own the knowledge to use and manipulate it properly, so if you ask me, I support
responsible ownership of firearms. There can be no excuses about it, and so I look very good THATA requirements associated with the psychophysical and training. I do not agree with the slogan
"You have a gun you have a problem "
, fostered by the interior ministry. The problem is to have it
AND HANDLING NOT KNOW OR KEEP IT SAFE
. No one says anything about the silverware drawer where knives rest of respectable size, often within the reach of children or drivers who go "loose" in the streets (sometimes without book) and that accidents occur at a rate much higher than those producing the weapons, or many other things that are equally or more dangerous than guns , in spite of what is said.
And when I say, "know how to use" I'm not referring only to "learn to target something and press the trigger," but rather to know ALL the details of the weapon, conditions performance, characteristics, details of munitions used, exit velocity, effective range, etc.. Many are content to say that they can use the weapon because they know point and shoot, which is simply inadequate. Knowing what the proper handling of the weapon is so fundamental and important as the ability to shoot, so do not be content to know what caliber shooting and where the trigger.
accidents This sometimes occurs in situations and environments where it seems impossible that happen, and where one realizes that those who manage daily weapons often do not know even the basics to be able to do so safely. There is a story that has as much mented a law enforcement officer accidentally shot a friend in a branch since unaware of the functioning of semi-automatic weapon he was carrying. Presumably, wished him a "joke", which consisted of pointing with the gun, saying "Look I'll kill you!", Eject the magazine and pull the trigger ... This was wrong when he realized that the weapon was detonated the cartridge in the chamber, and that the gun fired without the magazine inserted yet (many semiautomatic pistols do not fire the cartridge from the magazine without the magazine inserted, as a simple method of security). As a nearby example of the ignorance of some public officials, recall a conversation I had with a neighbor, the Metropolitan police officer, which looking at a .22 bullet I showed him, he asked me very seriously
"And this is like shooting, if not explosive?" (for those who do not know, the .22 caliber cartridge the primer is in a ring at the back inside the shorts, so to detonate only needs to strike a blow at the edge of the shorts. This difference in the cartridge does belong to the category of cartridges "rimfire" in contrast to other cartridges where the explosive is in a special chamber in the center of shorts, called cartridges "central fire"). This basically means that even in the ranks of law enforcement there are people who handle guns without knowing enough about them to do it safely, or at least ignoring the basic principles of operation.
accidents with firearms then they are the result of incompetence and irresponsibility of those involved. All weapons are manufactured in the world come with an instruction manual simple and concise, which also contains the information necessary to operate the weapon, a series of very basic and generic rules, that if you follow them without exception, can not be no mistake about it. The handling of weapons must be performed by a qualified person (often includes a driving course weapons in that), not by a child who was found, badly hidden by a father who did not even mention having it, or the above rules to your family.
Unfortunately, the issue is very mythical weapons and is practically a taboo in some families, which simply ends up producing the opposite effect. If there are children and guns in the house, do not hide in fear, but address the issue openly and without unduly alarming the children. Everyone has seen on television as are weapons, and recognized from childhood, but are unaware of the true effect of using them in real life. What you need to do is explain that this is not a toy nor is a bad thing, but a tool, there are dangers if improperly handled, like a drill, a grinder or a saw, and therefore can only be manipulated by adults who know and understand the subject, but nothing much more complicated than that. They see police on the street and know that the guns are tools, and will not see as wrong, but as what they really are. If possible, take the child to attend one or more actual shooting (in a controlled and safe) made against a static and sensitive to the size used, to see that while the weapon is similar to that seen in the television, the effect is both sound and destructive different in real life, and that is something there to give her much respect, not foolish and unfounded fear. Most of the children to hear a shot close and see the effect of a weapon in any medium, will be clear that this is not a toy, and avoid close on its own conviction. I think in this case, you want to know and understand, instead of hiding the facts or lying.
With regard to weapons in the hands of criminals, well ... armories supposedly do not sell ammunition to people who do not have the THATA, so a weapon in the hands of an offender may become useless if it can not acquire the necessary ammunition to use and how did you get the ammunition into the hands of criminals? Well, theft from private homes, thefts from armories, the indiscriminate sale by vendors with more profit than awareness and respect for the law, and smuggling are the main sources of illegal ammunition. The price of the same does not seem to be a problem (for an idea, a bullet 9mm reloaded worth about $ 7 and a new, about $ 20, depending on the brand and type), so that side is not much arrangement.
I think is also an issue rather ridiculous restriction in ammunition calibers. One can, if you want, buy a .357 magnum revolver at any armory, but as that caliber ammunition is restricted, you may only use .38 bullets with this gun (if it is almost the same size so you can throw .38 in a .357 magnum, but not vice versa), or otherwise, only hang on the wall to show it to friends ... actual use of the weapon is simply restricted by law. What is the idea of \u200b\u200ballowing gauge then purchase restricted weapons if you can not buy ammunition for them? The "collectors" Perhaps know ... but I honestly do not understand.
On the other hand, some time ago was released for civilian use 9mm (do not know if all the variants, since I have not seen the + P + out there for sale and have not ascertained if import restrictions such ammunition), whose characteristics in terms of ballistics and power are more appropriate for a war that for civilian use, and yet anyone with THATA a day can buy a gun and 9mm ammunition without major problems, so I do not see much difference in the .357 Magnum counterpart (well, as "having" the difference is ... the 9mm has output speeds of around 370 m / s, and the .357 Magnum is about 440 m / s. .. and other projectiles weigh too ... with advantage to the .357).
Anyway, the thing is that the arms issue is mismanaged, but it started badly for the beginning. Too much freedom for the acquisition of small caliber (as lethal to the largest) and restrictions without regard for higher rating (at least for those considered "non-military"). Now he strikes up civilians through bureaucratic procedures, but the most determined as purchased (acquired) weapons anyway. And do not say that the unarmed citizen, there is less crime on the streets. There has already been very clear examples in which disarmament has been promoted on civilians, which resulted in an increase brutal crime, as armed criminals are less likely to face a weapon in the hands of his victim if they know that to civil attacking and comply with the law have no opportunity to defend themselves with firearms (there was a relevant example in Morton Grove, Illinois on 81, which prohibited the possession of firearms to civilians and as a result, increased the number of thefts, which occurred also in England (a 115% increase in violent crime), Australia and Canada), so let's make sure we do not lie about safety on the streets to support the senselessly citizen disarmament.
Ultimately, this is a hot topic for which there is no good solution, so we have to accept it. If you ask me (and if you have not made it clear in what they have read so far), I say that's not bad to have firearms at home, but evil is ignorance associated with them.
Machiavelli said that "it is unreasonable to expect that an unarmed man should remain safe and secure when his servants are armed, and while many would sound very bad, I think he had every reason in the world. The Constitution gives us the right to protect our home from any threat, so let us not admedrentar by bureaucratic obstacles and if we are honest citizens exercising our right. I'd rather have a weapon and not need it, they want and not have it.
"If vis pacem, para bellum" (If you want peace, prepare for war)
Now, to finish this lengthy article, I leave you with basic advice on handling firearms and ammunition, I think that any holder of weapons must know and follow:
1) The weapons must always be treated as if were loaded, no exceptions.
2) The first thing to do when taking a weapon to manipulate it, is to confirm that it is unloaded, especially when taking weapons that are not yours or the unfamiliar.
3) Never point a gun at anything you do not intend to destroy, even in jest.
4) While you do not intend to shoot, keep your fingers off the trigger.
5) If you intend to shoot, check your environment before and a position close to the target. If you have any kind of doubt on the possibility of reaching your target, do not shoot. A bullet from a handgun has a minimum effective range of 100 meters and a small caliber rifle, more than 1500 m.
6) Never leave a loaded gun alone.
7) The firearm safety system is no substitute for common sense. Even certain weapons may fail. Do not assume that all weapons are safe. Most semiautomatic handguns and many weapons (I quote the standard Glock as a clear example) do not have security systems that prevent firing in normal conditions.
8) Learn and know all the details of their weapons. Know where fire conditions and conditions that are not, and never run tests that violate the manufacturer's specifications. All weapons are different, so their ability to use a variant does not apt to use other weapons.
9) Act responsibly. Never mix guns and alcohol or drugs. Do not use your weapon for festivals, or shoot into the air. If you shoot, always do so to a safe area, free of animals, persons or property that has no intent to harm.
10) When you use your gun, check the barrel of it is free of obstructions or debris. Never check this by pointing the gun at you. In the case of revolvers, you can see turning the drum through the canyon from the side back in the automatic, almost always you can check back the slide and seeing the room with light in front of the barrel, and For long-barreled weapons, where you can not watch the full length of the barrel, use a mirror or proper tools to do so.
11) Always make sure the ammunition to be used is the appropriate size for your firearm. While there are munitions that can be interchangeable, and inserted into different caliber weapons, all weapons not handle the pressure of the blast and at least you can damage your weapon, or injured or dead.
12) If you use a gun, and locked ("optics swing"), remove the charger, then open the slide and make sure there is a missile or a blockage in the chamber and the barrel, all while pointing the weapon to a safe area. If you fired, but there was no firing, keep the gun pointed in a safe area and wait about 20 or 30 seconds before attempting to remove the bullet that failed to detonate. If something unexpected or unusual with the gun, immediately stop shooting, unload the weapon and inspect it before moving forward.
13) Keep your weapon clean and in good condition. A dirty or neglected weapon may fail, sometimes with fatal consequences. This is true even for weapons with high tolerance to dirt and abuse, such as Glock and Jericho.
14) If you see someone improperly handling a firearm, call the attention of others around them and warn of the danger, besides trying to explain to the person what you are doing is wrong and why. Security is better when we care for all.
15) If you practice shooting, make sure you have the necessary protective equipment. At a minimum, use a pair of lenses impact resistant and appropriate hearing protection. The best lens for shooting practice are those that meet ANSI Z87.1 specifications
, OSHA
and MIL-V-43511C
. ESS (Eye Safety Systems) is the only manufacturer of lenses for shooting practice that meet all specifications.
16) If you transport the weapon must be unloaded and in a suitable container.
17) If you play in a polygon, follow the instructions of the staff of the same, and listen to the cease-fire orders. Never let anyone Pedana accompanies the shooting. Guests must stay a safe distance until you or the managers will say it is safe to approach.
18) If you have guns in your home and have children or younger charge, educate them so they know without a doubt what it is and that only the older must manipulate. Bail out every possible question without lying at all, that way you avoid wanting to discover things for themselves. If possible, show the effect of the weapon. A picture is worth a thousand words and in this case, there is no better deterrent than a look at reality.
19) If you service the gun, make sure it is unloaded and keep out of ammunition. To clean the weapon is not necessary that the ammunition is nearby. Do not leave the weapon while unaccompanied.
20) Do not modify your gun. Besides being illegal, is dangerous if you do not know what does. If you need to install any accessory, go to a registered dealer. They have the necessary tools and know the mechanisms of weapons enough to advise on options available in terms of modifications, including may also inform you about the legality of the amendment.
21) Do not recharge properly trained ordnance first. An error in the type of powder, or load of ammunition may result in a fatal accident. If you try to reload ammunition, be sure to follow safety guidelines that manufacturers to use Elemeno defined.
22) Do not handle live ammunition (loaded) inappropriately. Do not attempt to download or off ammo if you do not know how. Do not attempt to detonate the pistol caps, because even without all the powder charge required to fire the projectile, have enough power to hurt those who handle them. Keep firearms and ammunition away from items that can catch fire or produce heat.
23) If you are traveling or away for a long time, take their weapons and ammunition in a secure store, where they remain locked up and monitoring, and so prevent a disaster if (stolen property) their weapons end up in wrong hands.
24) If you have questions about their arms, consult an expert who knows and can explain clearly, dispelling doubts. Nobody is born knowing everything, and it is very important to clear all the details instead of incorrectly assuming cases and situations without being sure.
Well, I think this is (almost) everything. Sure I missed something, but take into consideration that I'm only an amateur.
Enjoy your shooting! :-)
Ay! dismissal and I! I had to go to get a document in transit and Luis had told me all I had to do ... I wrote down everything I got with me Ernesto. Arriving at the transit agency and did not find anything that had to find I called Luis and well ... had scored all but Where was the office that he must go ... So, I learned that San Francisco is transit licensing and transfer and transit of Barrio Bolívar is for the rest ... and I had to do the rest! so we had to run lol. 
Poor Fifi ... created as well;) 
Oh what a shame! ... I am the alarm on my family, whenever there is an emergency I will run as crazy looking to save my life, I think I have a paranoia or something. When an earthquake happens, I run to open the door of the apartment, I heard somewhere that must be opened to prevent the dam. 
the poor man was seen coming ... faithfully followed the instructions exactly hehehe ... When corrections are in progress project must have patience and sometimes take things with humor, but the teachers would be pure ogres, maybe I spent a little bit, but I'm sure that he will not make the same mistakes;) 
