Lenny Magill explains Proper Handgun Etiquette
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- Опубліковано 31 гру 2019
- Handgun etiquette is something we are VERY aware of at the GlockStore. So aware, we forget that not everyone handles guns on a daily basis!
Whether you're an expert or a first time shooter, Lenny shows you the proper way to handle firearms. - Навчання та стиль
I've never seen anyone else explain this stuff in a more easily understandable way.
you should love me then
I hate to dry fire a weapon
He's good 👍
especially when he mad the crazy eyes
Did #alecbaldwin watch this?
It’s hard to be as experienced with firearms as Lenny is and explain things in a way that doesn’t seem condescending.. the guy really has the personality and skills to teach
I’m a former Pawnbroker from California and used to deal in firearms. People used to bring in loaded, and sometimes chambered firearms to pawn. Totally insane. And even on many occasions had uniformed police officers come in and asked to see a weapon and immediately point the barrel at their eye to look down just assuming they were unloaded because they were in our shop. A gun is never unloaded! Everyone should watch these videos.
I'm a pawn broker in Michigan. I had a lady bring in a 380 I asked her if it was loaded she skidded it across the counter at my abdomen. I dropped the mag and racked it and a hollow point flew out. I was so pissed.
Pawnbroker for 8 years here. People did this shit all the time. That’s crazy a policemen would loom down the barrel of a gun. I would take the 5 seconds to the take down the gun and then look down the barrel. Jesus…
At Thanksgiving a couple years ago, we were sitting around the table discussing guns. Everyone pulled theirs out of their pocket/holster and we were looking at each others guns. My cousin went upstairs to his gun safe and brought down some pistol he'd done a bunch of work on and handed it to my father who was sitting across the table. I never saw the weapon get cleared, but my old man flagged me, my wife, my kid, my uncle...everyone on that side of the table. I trusted my cousin to not give my dad a loaded weapon and I trusted that my dad wasn't going to pull the trigger, in fact, I never saw his finger go in the trigger guard...but that didn't matter. *I* hadn't seen the weapon cleared. I reached across the table and took it away from him and carefully made sure that it was cleared while the rest of my family gave me a weird look. Dad was an Air Force veteran and had been around guns his whole life growing up on the farm. I'm a Marine Corps veteran whose been around guns my whole life. None of that matters when someone is "flagging" the shit out of half the room. I still remember reciting my 4 safety rules over and over again in boot camp 20 years ago:
1. Treat every weapon as if it is loaded
2. Never point a weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot
3. Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you are ready to fire
4. Keep the weapon on safe until you are ready to fire
Those 4 rules will keep everyone safe!
I was in the same situation in a family members house,wanted me to look at a double barrel shotgun,it was at thanksgiving,house full of people and he handed it to me,I asked is it clear….oh yeah it’s clear,being ex Army I checked it straight away… to my surprise it had to cartridges in it.now just imagine if he had handed it to one of the kids!! Thad could have been a blood bath..
I've also heard to be aware of what is behind your target weather it's a bullseye or a person.
@@Led-blimp I was going to leave a one word comment, but I see you've already done it three times. I'll say it three more times: redundancy, redundancy, redundancy.
Rule number one is my golden rule, and I'll repeat it ad nauseam: always treat every gun as if it's always loaded. Two, I think it's bad etiquette to point even a toy gun at somebody. Three, trigger down until you're on target. And four, I still don't like Glock safety, so I don't even chamber a round until I'm ready to rock 'n' roll. I think the odds of being assaulted and needing a firearm at the ready in the blink of an eye for self-defense are probably lower than the chances of an accidental discharge with one of those guns. I figure if l keep my eyes peeled and head out of my rectum I'll have plenty of time to charge my weapon. Worst case scenario, I'd rather be shot because I wasn't as quick on the draw than to hurt or kill somebody accidentally with an unwanted discharge.
I tell who ever wants to show me their gun that I'll see it on the range some time, leave it in the case. Sorry but its not my thing showing my weapons or seeing yours. Show me a picture I assure you that won't harm anyone.
Folks don’t let your ego get in the way. Listen and refresh your safety skills. I know I’ve handled firearms for 35 years.
And I had an accidental discharge recently. Don’t cut corners. Thanks Lenny.
King6d9 Lol I’m still pissed at myself. It happened 2 months ago. Never get complacent.
There are no accidents in firearms, just negligence.
A. Agreed
Humble
@Danibolical 1 wut
60 years ago my grandfather told me, "It's the unloaded gun that kills people"
harvey28f22 In my early years, I killed myself a few times. Lesson learned.
"unloaded gun" that is. I have never have understood that phrase back then as a kid. Now I do.
Not knowing the condition of your weapon.
You grandfather Is a very smart man!
Thank you, he served in both world wars.
@@harvey28f22 Thanks to your Grandfather for his service!!!
As a middle age guy and first time handgun owner (Glock 19 and Glock 44), I really appreciate this video. It is educational and really drives the message home on safety.
Im 35 now, but at age 16, a dear family friend gifted me a muzzleloader, a shotgun, and a .22lr semi auto rifle. Before they were given to me, we went to the range many many times, and he taught me gun safety. During that time, while shooting clay with the shotgun, I experienced my first and hopefully last accidental discharge while reloading. A simple slip of the thumb. Fortunately, he had already taught me well, and the barrel was pointed up and away from him and myself when the gun went off. He simply told me, now you know how easily an accident can happen. He knew, that I knew. I'll never forget it, and I am super diligent about gun safety to this day. You can never be too careful.
Good lesson for all. Even us old guys.
I feel like there aren’t enough videos like this. These days.
Have you been shot?
I haven’t but I’ve been around guns my whole life and have seen a lot of people carelessly handling firearms. I’ve left shooting ranges early before just because I didn’t care for the way other people were handling their firearms.
It's the opposite. There are too many gun safety and etiquette videos on youtube. Which isnt really a bad thing.
So what days did they have a bunch of gun safety videos?
Okay?
I find it beneficial to revisit the basics every so often because familiarity can breed complacency.
Should be required watching for anyone who is about to buy their first firearm.
I had this same thought halfway through. I was gonna tell my local instructor he should be emailing this link to everyone who registers for his classes.
I just got my first gun, Glock 43, and this video was invaluable. Great stuff.
I even have to pass a course in Canada
Well, then I'm glad I found it because my first is in the very near future. 😎😅
@@shanehutchinson6350 get training. Don't want an opps moment 👍
Great video. If I could, I would add only one more thing. Don’t even touch a gun until you ask permission to do so, no matter where you are. Even if you know the owner, get permission.
Amen! Some things we learned we assumed others did. On this, I agree 100%!
It goes the other way too, don't display a gun you don't want others to touch.
Nobody asked you
Yes. That's good manners (even respect).
I just practiced that one the other day at the gun shop. Signing the papers for my new 12 gauge Mossberg. It was laying on the counter. Before I reached for it. I asked to inspect it. Great advice Thomas.
I wish nobody ever took offense when another person offered firearm safety advice.
En in het Nederlands
The only person who does is the person who shouldn't be allowed near firearms!
@@Steve264511 I agree. If they take offense, acts like the good advice does not need to be repeated, pretends to know it all, or what ever, take the gun away or just don't give it to them. I have taken guns from my friends hands when they don't listen though not often.
My grandfather was killed in one of these situations
The offense is that stupid jackass ego sounding off. Oh, I know that. I have been shooting all my life. You know that crap. Bible says "Be Ye Children". Not all-knowing stupid adults.
Mr. Magill, You are the most professional, gun savvy person I have ever seen. Even with many decades of competition. It is an honor to watch You teach!
Thanks. No one should be offended about safety.
Sad but true.
Liberals will be.
Liberals will be
LiveInternal I’m a liberal and I’m completely comfortable with guns and respect the 2A. I don’t think a general analysis of “liberals will be” is quite accurate :)
It depends, I am still offended by the empty chamber carry people. I don't mind the whole safety aspect but I do mind they aren't confident in handling/carrying a loaded gun and their control of said gun. This goes for all machinery, if you don't know what you're doing and can't keep it under control and safe then you shouldn't be operating it.
Thanks for posting. I like the part about clearing every time. I always felt dumb, especially being the 3rd or 4th person handed the handgun and I've watched everyone clear it already and I get it and I'm like ok, let me clear again for the 4th time. However, seeing this video, I feel much better about doing it. It is safety first.
Lenny anybody who'd get ticked off about an excellent topic like this shouldn't have access to firearms! Very essential, Very worthy topic to address!!! Well Done!!!
Mark B. LOL 100% agree!
I wouldn’t sell a Gun to ANYONE under 25 or that hasn’t had any Gun handling lessons and Good handling habits.
An Ignorant Gun buyer is an accident waiting to happen.
My dad, many years past, was cleaning his pistols, and my brother asked to hold one. He pointed at me and grinning, said "bang". Dad smacked him a good one and afterwards said tersely it was a rare opportunity to make a lasting impression on everyone in our home. Don't ever play with guns.
My brother built our gun racks in woodshop and they were in our 'family room'. Not that it would fly now, but we had an open rifle cabinet, .30-06 rifles, a Winchester, a .22, pellet, BB-guns - nobody touched a thing - we were taught that 'every gun was loaded' and to point a gun meant you intended to 'shoot\kill' whatever it was pointed at, and mostly that they were 'dangerous' and to be respected. I feel like the same lesson was taught to my family and friends by our Dad, and the other Dads.
The smack that (hopefully) lasted forever!
Sometimes it takes a “short, sharp shock” to quickly and decisively get the message across.
Imagine who your brother might have become... if your dad didn’t do some parenting there good job dad
@@LEPERCOLONY1 Now we have parents not teaching their children like that and we can see the results in burning cities.
Thanks Lenny for this most excellent presentation. Whenever I am in a position where I am showing my weapon, I have always handed my weapon to someone with the action OPEN and locked OPEN. And when they hand it back I appreciate it so much when the action is reciprocated. Same with a revolver. The crane is ALWAYS swung open so you can see the entire cylinder. Thanks again
Love Lenny’s ability to make what we think is common sense interesting and educational!
I just took my first safety class yesterday and I can say that this is really helping me. Thank you so much.
I'm waiting on the arrival of my first gun, a Glock 17 Gen 5. I've been watching gun safety videos for days now and this one has, by far, taught me the most about handling a gun. I think the critical lesson is to know that you need to be patient and methodical. Thanks so much for this informative video. Home defense starts with not accidentally shooting myself or anyone else.
I just purchased same gun, and received it yesterday. I definitely love it however Its my first gun, so don’t have anything to compare to. I had my friend give me a lesson about handling and cleaning my gun, (he has same just gen 4) just like you I’m making sure I watch videos to make sure I’m handling the gun safely and with respect to follow up with his lesson. I definitely appreciate this video because I thought I wasn’t holding it correctly by having my finger, below alongside the slide of the gun.
I'm hoping to get a G19 soon but I have a medical card in PA so idk if that's gonna work out.
@@stoneyjonez I love my G19. I also got a G30SF. Both are amazing. Hope you get one soon!
The basics never get old. Thanks Lenny!
Excellent video Lenny this is a good refresher for anyone including all my military training. Just purchased a side arm for my wife so I have been slowly running through the same etiquette with her. I'm going to forward this vid to her still to reinforce it. Sometimes she has too hear from someone else also until I get her into a class.
You’re 100% right safety first
Bravo! Best basic gun handling video out there. Simple and easy to understand. So much serious info relayed in a simple and friendly way.
Thank you Len. You are truly an asset to the firearm community. I appreciate you and your expertise.
Great instruction and commentary on safely handling firearm. As a new gun owner this was immensely helpful. Thank you and stay safe!
Thank you so much for this, I'm brand new to owning a handgun and want to start with the base fundamentals - holding, picking up, loading, etc - of a firearm. Your approach was perfect for beginners to get a grasp. Cheers
One of the most clearest honest straightforward explanations of gun safety and and what the protocol should be each and every time the fire on changes hands hands excellent
Lenny is so easy to watch and learn from. He is a true asset; thanks Lenny!
Very well done. Every gun is loaded, all the time, as far as the muzzle is concerned.First rule my daddy taught me was "Watch that muzzle!"
Hallo ana Amerika
my dad did too, even with air guns and blanks. A shame that over here in Austria, the home country of clock, it became really hard being allowed to even own a gun nowadays. :/
@@abmo32 dit ding is legaal hier.Alle luchtdruk dingen.alleen lachgas willen ze of zijn politieverordening,in bepaalde steden "verboden" Nederland-Engels trancelate
@@ariari4133 holland is a liberal paradise compared to austria, bro
Great info Lenny this info saves just as many lives as actually using it for defense.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I’m around guns all the time and one of the things we can do is take it for granite. I just want to say thank you and this was very helpful to me and put me back on the right track as for my gun handling Etiquette. Thanks
Outstanding video on safety, and right on the money with this video, I been following that exact same routine for over 40 years + you have to make it automatic thought- every time you handle a pistol-rifle-or shotgun, it's easy step to master, and makes a safe environment for you as well as everyone around you, again great video Lenny.
Lenny Excellent training video! Everyone always needs to be reminded of safe gun handling practices! Keep them coming, it's everyone's responsibility!
Important message and great presentation. Thanks Lenny!
Just purchased my first pistol in 30yrs. Found this video very useful. Thanks for starting me on the right way.
As a certified firearm's instructor for LEO recruits, can't stress firearm etiquette enough. Lenny, great vid. I make sure my students understand the importance of this topic daily.
Great video and refresher. I'm 35 and been into firearms for 21 years and remember hearing those 4 rules way back when I was a Boy Scout. The thing I do the most regularly with all of my firearms is handle them properly and safely to ensure they are unloaded. It's important to do this all the time. I'd hate for my hobby and my right to protect myself to hurt someone in an accident.
The week after I turned 21 I bought my first handgun and I was so happy to just touch it that I kept dry firing it. My advice for people is to get over that excitement of the gun before you actually carry it loaded. The first time I carried with a round in the chamber I put on my holster and drove 10 minutes to a gas station and bought a snack and a drink and I was extremely nervous driving and walking because I was new to concealed carry. Today since I developed trigger discipline I am not nervous like I used to be because I trust myself to not have a negligent discharge.
Thanks Lenny! Great video for young and old; for the experienced and inexperienced. These fundamental safety lessons aid in protecting ourselves and our loved ones.
I like the way you repeat the instructions again, and again and again. It IS that important! Thanks for the video.
Great, much needed tips, Lenny! Thank you. I recently purchased a Glock 17 and have little handgun experience. Having learned shotgun safety from my Dad, I really appreciated your critical handgun safety tips. Also, the fact that everyone who uses the gun regularly has an "Oops!" I did as a teenager with a shotgun, and fortunately only blew a hole in the floorboard of the car all the way into the tire! No one was hurt (except the car a bit)
Watching from the UK, my OCD loves this. Happy New Year Lenny, thank you for all the videos you make. I'd love to come by the shop one day whenever I'm in California.
I'm a first time gun owner.
My brand new gun is currently locked in my brand new gun safe and I'm watching you and others teach about safe gun handling, cleaning and lubricating, etc. over and over again before I even mess with it.
I have firearms training classes coming up soon also.
I remember a husband and his wife visiting my Dad many years ago and the husband was looking at and handling my Dad's 45 auto. The husband dropped the magazine and pointed the gun at his wife playfully. His wife got very upset and the husband said "It's not even loaded. Look." and proceeded to point the gun down at the floor and BOOM put a hole in the floor. I will always remember that anytime I handle a firearm for any reason.
Appreciate you, Lenny.
Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos.
i'm glad you went into the *reasons* we treat every gun that it's loaded. Thanks for the video. Safety is absolutely paramount when handling a gun.
1:56 I love this. First thing that's mentioned is my #1 rule: Always assume a gun is loaded. That's why you keep your finger away from the trigger when you're not shooting. People shouldn't take it personal when they're being sermoned because they're handling a firearm the wrong way.
Hands down best video I’ve seen on handling period!
I purchased my first glock a month ago (G27 gen4) and I though I knew my gun. I want to thank you Lenny since I learned about the LCI device that I wasn't aware of but I also learned that I could hold the slide back when there is no magazine engaged (in fact I have to if I want to hand my firearm to someone). Excellent video. From Paraguay with thanks .
I learn a lot of information in a short amount of time with Lenny, he has a smooth way of delivering the information in a precise manner. Great job Len!
I know all this but still watched it. Love guns that much :)
Excellent video Lenny, thank you.
Thanks Lenny for such a great video ! It's true, this can be a touchy subject for many as it can interfere with the ego of many. Watching this video in the privacy of their own home will hopefully help keep us all safe from an accident.
Lenny - What a great video for ANYONE new or old with guns. It's a great reminder of how important protocols are to maintain safety - THANK YOU.
Not a newbie or expert so this was a good refresher to confirm I'm doing right and not a total hazard.
Thanks for posting this vid Lenny...bet you saved some lives buddy(hope people take the info to heart)
Lenny, I’m a new gun owner, trying to learn all I can. What an excellent video! Liked, subscribed and hit notifications. Going to look through your whole library and learn all I can from such a thorough, accomplished expert. Thank you for the content. You make us all safer!
Excellent job. A lesson every inexperienced gun handler needs to learn and every experienced gun owner needs to be reminded of.
Lenny’s the man. Even an expert learned something from this video. I sure did.
I’ve been around guns and Glocks for years and never knew about the LCI lol.
Another great educational for new and old shooters!
thank you!!! I am in the process of purchasing my first hand gun and this has been very informative. I felt like I knew most of the info, but more confident after you presented it in this way. Will also feel more comfortable while in gun stores and at the range.
I can't hear this too many times! Thank you! Please never stop showing this PLEASE.
I truly appreciate Lenny's easygoing attitude and approach towards firearms instruction.
He's experienced and knowledgeable but not an obnoxious and arrogant know it all. Some firearms instructors think they are macho tough guys and gals, and they don't do the firearms community any favors.
Happy New Year!!! 👍✌
I was at a gun store 2 weeks ago and was standing at the counter next to another customer about 10 ft away. The employee handed the customer a handgun from the counter and without looking, the customer turns the muzzle towards me and starts wailing on the trigger. I looked at the employee like what the hell but he didn’t care to correct the customer.
Omg !!! Why not !! He didn’t want to lose a customer !!! he could’ve had a dead customer ???? ( You ) I probably would’ve talk to the manager privately and then left.
I would've left without hesitation. If the store is to lazy and stupid not to address that with the person handling the gun then I won't do business there.
Is that common? Here in Portugal we don't have gun stores and even tho lots of people own guns it's nothing compared to the US and the importance it has for the country, hence my lack of experience with guns in general. Is it not safe to assume that anyone that points a gun at a person has the intent to shoot him/her? Accidents do happen, and with that in mind you'd have to be willing to shoot someone if you point the gun at them even if it's just for the fun of it. And just like you are punished for driving drunk you should also be punished for doing something like pointing a gun at someone. That dude's an idiot and idk if you had one but you should have pointed a loaded firearm at him, and make him know it's loaded. Wouldn't pull that prank anymore
@@jimmysapien9961 would you have left in a huff and 😢 in the parking lot?
@@allanr6132 oook sure drama queen
Good for you, man. Very mature and sage advice. I hope all people can demonstrate the proper respect for the power a gun has, and the potential for things to go wrong. Safety first has never been a bad idea. Thanks for your video.
Thanks for the refresher Lenny. I’m guilty. I say I know these things. Then I find my finger is on the trigger. I need to spend more time handling my fire arms practicing safety for the muscle memory.
I'm saving this video for when I want my son to start with pistols.
He made me very proud at christmas, got a nerf gun and practiced very good trigger discipline!
Now THAT'S kewl!
snoopy dubnation My dad taught me EARLY not to do that. I would of got my ass BEAT. He didn’t care nerf gun cap gun cork gun if it was a GUN I didn’t point it at people.
@@carryeveryday910 Amen😂
Nice job - very well explained, polite and yet conveying important information to keep everyone safe around firearms.
This is fabulous! You are an awesome teacher, the best comprehensive explanation of handling a firearm. I had a dad who was careless which made me afraid, you make it clear and concise, well done.
A person will never be “too safe”.
Great video!
Lenny my brother,
You are # 1 , the bigger person with such of humbleness and wisdom of a thousand years of experience!
Thank you so much for the great lessons though out all these years.
Lenny thank you for your focus on gun safety. I grew up with guns even to the point of competing in small-bore matches with my dad as a teen. Now many years later at 60-years-old, I am just now getting back into shooting. I appreciate your focus on safety first.
The golden rule is , treat " EVERY GUN" , as if it was loaded !!! PERIOD !!!! No excuses !!!
Extremely useful info....i learned things I didn't know !!..thank you !!!
You'll never know how many, but be confident this video saved many lives. Excellent excellent excellent work Lenny.
I've been aware of all of this stuff for 25 years, and I still appreciated this video.
Good video, but the "loaded chamber indicator" on my G30 barely moves and is not a good indicator about anything.
CZ PCR has a good indicator.
That's why firearm manufacturers reccomend you DONT TRUST the safety indicator. Same with the safety button / switch. Most people dont read their owners manuals so they dont know. But yeah, dont trust chamber indicators.
Thanks, Mr. Magill. I appreciate the fact that you can explain things without talking down to your audience (which is not as common as we would hope it to be!)
This is by far the BEST gun safety video. Refreshing to watch, Thanks.
I've been handling firearms for close to 20 years yet the way this is presented is quite fresh. Really great content, very useful both for noobs and experienced alike
I remember when I was thinking about my first gun. I went to a store that sold pistols. The guy behind the counter handed me one and I felt so awkward not knowing where I could safely point it.
the ground, preferably not directly in the lof of your foot lol
Properly education on gun control and safety is critical to be a responsible gun owner !!!!
Lenny Magill I've been watching you compete way back as the 1980 ..
Me too. I've got his older videos on VHS!
I would go a step further and say gun education (safety and basic mechanical functions) is critical for anyone who lives in a world where guns exist. I know folks who are 100% afraid of guns. They would never choose to handle a firearm, much less shoot one. But you never know what life has in store, and if there comes a time where they encounter a firearm, I'd feel better if they could safely clear it of ammunition.
Lenny is a great teacher. I still have several of his instructional DVDs.
Great video!! No matter how much you know or safe you are, a refresher of the basics is always beneficial.
Another great video from the master 👉💪
11:37 minute into the video is the cardinal rule of safe gun handling, you're right: If you keep the gun pointed in a safe direction no matter what, there wouldn't be any accidental shooting of people.
I Agree
Thank you Lenny! Great public service to me, a new gun owner. Clear, concise and very useful.
Thank you for making this video. I've owned and been around plenty of long guns but about to buy my first handgun. It's true that when you don't have much experience with them, you don't know how to act. I found this to be a great lesson.
"Gun will not go bang itself"
*laughs in p320*
Take hunter safety courses, this whole thing we went through on day 1. First sentence out of the instructor was "Always assume the gun is loaded, always!" I'd really like it mandatory to buy a weapon you need to take a safety course.
Shut up Fudd. Should all people get training? Yes. Should it be required to exercise your rights? No.
Great video. No matter how experienced we are there’s almost always something that could be picked up from these videos. Also when you handle a gun correctly it just puts everyone’s mind at ease around the person. Ever see someone that doesn’t know what they’re doing and the owner is eagle eyeing the person the entire time they’re holding the gun?
Excellent video! I just bought my first automatic pistol yesterday so I'm learning a lot. Very informative! Thank you!
Proper gun etiquette: You should always apologize after accidently shooting someone...
I can’t understand why this video would have 4 Thumbs-down. SMH
Great video for ALL people. 👍🏼
It's got 11 now! I think it's just people who put "thumbs down" on every video they watch, no matter the content. We see it all the time.
I can’t think of any of Lenny’s videos I’ve ever Disliked.
4 Thumbs down = 2nd amendment haters Tyrants at heart
Great video! Just received my first two guns from you (43 and 17) and as a new guy this answers a lot of questions. Thanks again!
Best overview of gun safety / etiquette I have seen for new or experienced shooters.
Lenny: "The gun will not go bang by itself."
Remington: "Hold my beer."
SIG Sauer: Hold my mixed drink.
@@RyanMiller3039 Ah you took the words out of my mouth.
@@preferredcustomer8273 Winchester Model 1897 Shotgun: "Slam me!"
Winchester Model 1897 Shotgun:" Slam me!" :P
Glock...that's why a Tupperware pistol costs so much. Cover all of the payouts from accidental discharges. 100% true...I'm related to an attorney who's represented a number of those cases in which Glock counsel literally said that "this" case will just raise the cost of every Glock by .50 cents over the next 10 years and they already have a buffer for that" So they really didn't care about the 1.3M settlement out of court in that case.