The Four Rules, This Time With Emphasis

Just to review.

Treat all firearms as if they are loaded.

Never point the firearm at anything you are not willing to destroy.

Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.

Be sure of your target and what is beyond it.

Today's lesson will focus on the second rule and the problem I have with appendix carry. A holstered firearm in the front of your strong side leg is commonly referred to a "appendix carry". I have always thought it broke the four rules. The muzzle of your firearm, depending on if you are seated, crouched, or standing, will variously be pointed at things you do not want to destroy.

When another rule is broken, as in the case documented by the shooter below, that bullet is going to find your tender flesh in life altering ways.

Appendix carry. Just say no.