Firearm Fundamentals - FL (incl Quotes

“Four plus One Immutable Rules of Firearms (including dry-fire) Follow these rules both during dry firing practice and actual shooting. 1.  ALWAYS — Treat every gun as it were loaded 2.  ALWAYS — Control the muzzle (keep it pointed in a safe direction) 3.  ALWAYS — Be aware of your target and what’s behind it. 4.  ALWAYS — Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot. +1.  ALWAYS — Keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.”
― Gary Behr, Firearm Fundamentals - FL (incl: FL CCW Laws): How to be a Safe and Confident Shooter

“T = Treat every firearm as if it is loaded. A = Always point the muzzle in a safe direction. B = Be certain of your target and what’s beyond it. K = Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot.”
― Gary Behr, Firearm Fundamentals - FL (incl: FL CCW Laws): How to be a Safe and Confident Shooter

“in various forms, these four basic safety rules are essential for safe firearms handling. Most any firearm’s accident is attributable to not meeting one or more of these rules. 1)  Always treat every gun as if it were loaded! 2)  Always know your target and beyond! 3)  Always point the muzzle in a safe direction! 4)  Keep your finger off the trigger until your sight is on the target.   Also: Always clear a firearm every time you touch it”
― Gary Behr, Firearm Fundamentals - FL (incl: FL CCW Laws): How to be a Safe and Confident Shooter

“reeking havoc”
― Gary Behr, Firearm Fundamentals - FL (incl: FL CCW Laws): How to be a Safe and Confident Shooter

“People who have attended Concealed Carry classes, and those already licensed, typically seem to demonstrate a higher degree of courtesy, responsibility and respect. Interestingly, though perhaps not surprisingly, those citizens who carry, tend to also be more tolerant, if not better drivers. Perhaps because they appreciate, more than most, the responsibilities and ramifications involved.”
― Gary Behr, Firearm Fundamentals - FL (incl: FL CCW Laws): How to be a Safe and Confident Shooter

“Pepper Spray — One alternative is to carry “pepper” or OC (Oleoresin Capsaicin) spray. Pepper spray is a derivative of the hot cayenne (chili) peppers containing an oil alkaloid called “capsaicin”. Capsaicin generates a “felt” heat against the skin or mucus membrane (but has no thermal effect). This spicy heat, or piquance, is measured in Scoville Heat Units (SHU). The range of the Scoville heat scale ranges from zero to maximum 16 million (pure capsaicin). Some examples of heat ranges are: Banana peppers – 800 SHU, Cayenne or tabasco pepper – 40,000 SHU, Red Savina habanero (hottest chili pepper) – 450,000 SHU. Most pepper sprays are rated at one to three million SHU.”
― Gary Behr, Firearm Fundamentals - FL (incl: FL CCW Laws): How to be a Safe and Confident Shooter

“5 Things To Do After a Shooting When the Police Arrive Point out the perpetrator to the police Tell the police you will “sign the complaint” Point out the evidence to the police Point out witnesses to the police State you are willing to give full cooperation in 24 hours — After speaking with an attorney”
― Gary Behr, Firearm Fundamentals - FL (incl: FL CCW Laws): How to be a Safe and Confident Shooter

“you are not required, nor should you intervene in most criminal acts — You are NOT a cop! Your only responsibility is to protect yourself and your family from imminent death or great bodily harm.”
― Gary Behr, Firearm Fundamentals - FL (incl: FL CCW Laws): How to be a Safe and Confident Shooter

“Above all, do NOT get into a vehicle with your assailant!”
― Gary Behr, Firearm Fundamentals - FL (incl: FL CCW Laws): How to be a Safe and Confident Shooter

“perform this task when you are using your primary muscles. Use your full hand to firmly grasp the top rear of the slide, and not by pinching the slide with your thumb and forefinger. You”
― Gary Behr, Firearm Fundamentals - FL (incl: FL CCW Laws): How to be a Safe and Confident Shooter

“After loading a magazine, it is a good habit to hold the magazine horizontally, with all the bullets facing up, and tap the back of the magazine several times against the palm of your other hand.”
― Gary Behr, Firearm Fundamentals - FL (incl: FL CCW Laws): How to be a Safe and Confident Shooter