I’m not sure, actually never thought about that. My father was in the HG and had a couple of medals for marksmanship, never knew why or anything about it.Sad report in December 1940 where of one Birmingham Home Guard man was accused of trying to murder another. “Ragging” and some drinks led to one raising a rifle and telling the other that if he did not stop he would shoot, he later claimed that he did not know the gun was loaded.
What were the procedures in those days concerning live ammunition?
Follow Petes advice and NEVER pick up a gun with your finger on the trigger!NEVER point a weapon at anyone
When handling firearms, always assume there is a bullet in the chamber. Even if the gun leaves your sight for a second, next time you pick it up just assume a bullet magically got into the chamber.
Treat All Guns as Though They are Loaded
By treating every firearm as if it is loaded, a habit of safety is developed. Firearms should be loaded only when you are in the field or on the target range or shooting area, ready to shoot. Whenever you handle a firearm, or hand it to someone, always open the action immediately, and visually check the chamber, receiver and magazine to be certain they do not contain any ammunition. Always keep actions open when not in use. Never assume a gun is unloaded — check for yourself! This is considered a mark of an experienced gun handler!
I agree with all of the above. Safety with weapons became paramount in the 70s, particularly in Northern Ireland. My first Personal Weapon was the .303, it would've been possible to leave that rifle's action open but it never was.When i was in the army it was cock hook and look with a SLR similar drill with SMG GPMG or any other firearm we handled
A rifle is a rifle not a gun as a pistol is a pistol
We never left the actions open even when in the armoury
The only time i heard the term gun being used was when orders were issued to Gun Group or gun no 1/2 etc when on the rangeA rifle is a long gun that has riflings (spiral grooves) machined into the bore (inner) surface of its barrel, imparting a gyroscopically-stabilizing spin to the bullets that it fires.
THIS IS MY SAFETY
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Absolutely, we get the same! One of the pistol trainers “takes no prisoners” he never gave up until he instilled safety in you.we get some right ones come to train at the range i would not trust some with a pea shooter never mind a firearm
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