The 4 rules of gun safety

The 1^st Law of Gun Safety - The Gun Is Always Loaded!

The 2^nd Law of Gun Safety - Never Point A Gun At Something You're Not Prepared To Destroy!

The 3^rd Law of Gun Safety - Always Be Sure Of Your Target And What Is Behind It!

The 4^th Law of Gun Safety - Keep Your Finger Off The Trigger Until Your Sights Are On The Target!

Tactical Journal Articles Archive

Volume 13 Issue 4

"Shooter Ready" Letters to the Tactical Journal

Run a Better Match Build a Better Club
John May

2009 IDPA Nationals Side Matches
Robert Ray

2009 IDPA Championship Equipment Survey

2009 IDPA Italian National Championship
Gary Burris

Random Shots
Thomas Pinney

2009 IDPA National Championship
Robert Ray

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