WEBVTT 00:28.000 --> 00:30.222 Weapon safety is essential for firearms 00:30.222 --> 00:32.167 owners . We would always recommend 00:32.167 --> 00:34.278 receiving some sort of training , but 00:34.278 --> 00:36.444 at a minimum , you should follow these 00:36.444 --> 00:36.369 basic weapon safety rules , treat all 00:36.380 --> 00:38.491 firearms as if it were loaded . Never 00:38.491 --> 00:40.658 point a firearm at anything you do not 00:40.658 --> 00:42.824 intend to shoot , keep your finger off 00:42.824 --> 00:45.102 the trigger until you're ready to fire . 00:45.102 --> 00:44.619 Always be sure of your target and what 00:44.630 --> 00:46.519 is behind it , know how to safely 00:46.519 --> 00:48.741 operate your firearm and how all of its 00:48.741 --> 00:50.908 safeties work . Always use the correct 00:50.908 --> 00:53.130 caliber of ammunition , use appropriate 00:53.130 --> 00:55.074 and air protection and always keep 00:55.074 --> 00:57.297 firearms unloaded until you're ready to 00:57.297 --> 00:57.099 use it . In general . You should learn 00:57.110 --> 00:59.459 all you can about safe keeping and safe 00:59.470 --> 01:01.526 handling of your firearm . When it's 01:01.526 --> 01:03.748 not in use . We would recommend using a 01:03.748 --> 01:06.900 gun safe , a gun lock box or a gun lock 01:06.910 --> 01:08.910 if those two aren't available , the 01:08.910 --> 01:11.132 last one is going to be your best bet . 01:11.132 --> 01:13.354 And we have Matt Sergeant Smith here to 01:13.354 --> 01:13.160 help demonstrate how that is going to 01:13.169 --> 01:15.280 be set up on your weapon . My name is 01:15.280 --> 01:17.447 Mas Sergeant Ronnie Smith . I'm a part 01:17.447 --> 01:19.336 of the radar airfield and weather 01:19.336 --> 01:21.225 systems section and the operation 01:21.225 --> 01:23.447 support squadron here at MOOC Air Force 01:23.447 --> 01:25.613 Base , Arizona , the 56 fighter wing . 01:25.613 --> 01:27.725 I'm a proud gun owner and I have many 01:27.725 --> 01:27.300 years of experience dealing with 01:27.309 --> 01:29.040 firearms . A handgun can be an 01:29.050 --> 01:30.828 important tool when it comes to 01:30.828 --> 01:32.772 protecting your loved ones or your 01:32.772 --> 01:35.050 property with proper training practice . 01:35.050 --> 01:37.161 And most importantly , putting safety 01:37.161 --> 01:39.383 first , you can minimize the risk of an 01:39.383 --> 01:41.494 adverse outcome . With that in mind . 01:41.494 --> 01:43.550 I'll show you one way to help ensure 01:43.550 --> 01:45.606 the safety of your firearms . I will 01:45.606 --> 01:47.717 demonstrate how to properly install a 01:47.717 --> 01:49.439 gun lock on a handgun for this 01:49.439 --> 01:51.439 demonstration . I'll be using a six 01:51.439 --> 01:53.550 hour ma first , we're gonna make sure 01:53.550 --> 01:55.606 that the firearm is safe and clear . 01:55.606 --> 01:57.550 Please remember to never point the 01:57.550 --> 01:59.550 firearm in any unsafe direction and 01:59.550 --> 02:01.883 always keep your finger off the trigger . 02:01.883 --> 02:04.050 Then we're gonna remove the magazine , 02:04.050 --> 02:06.217 we're going to pull and lock the slide 02:06.217 --> 02:08.889 to the rear and then we're going to 02:08.899 --> 02:10.919 inspect the chamber to make sure no 02:10.929 --> 02:14.179 ammunition is loaded . Never look down 02:14.190 --> 02:17.029 the barrel when you do this , then 02:17.070 --> 02:21.039 we'll take our gun lock , we will slide 02:21.050 --> 02:22.050 it through , 02:26.490 --> 02:30.490 lock it and 02:30.500 --> 02:33.320 that's how you apply gunlock . Always 02:33.330 --> 02:35.330 remember to keep your key in a safe 02:35.330 --> 02:37.497 place out of the reach of Children and 02:37.497 --> 02:39.608 in a place that's easily remembered . 02:39.729 --> 02:41.896 Hey , teammates , Chief Schafer , here 02:41.896 --> 02:44.118 to talk a little bit about gun safety . 02:44.118 --> 02:46.229 A firearm can serve an important tool 02:46.229 --> 02:48.451 to protect yourself and your loved ones 02:48.451 --> 02:50.229 during adversity though firings 02:50.229 --> 02:52.340 certainly can take a different role . 02:52.340 --> 02:54.507 The integrated resilience office and a 02:54.507 --> 02:56.507 few fellow thunderbolts present gun 02:56.507 --> 02:58.618 lock campaign to provide education to 02:58.618 --> 03:00.673 present to current and future . Luke 03:00.673 --> 03:02.785 Air Force Base , gun owners since the 03:02.785 --> 03:04.896 beginning of 2024 Luke Air Force Base 03:04.896 --> 03:06.673 has experienced suicide related 03:06.673 --> 03:08.785 incidents to firearms . Frankly , one 03:08.785 --> 03:11.007 is too many . The integrated resilience 03:11.007 --> 03:13.419 office presents safe , the situation 03:13.429 --> 03:15.880 awareness for one campaign and slow 03:16.050 --> 03:18.759 safe locks outside the home . These 03:18.770 --> 03:20.992 programs promote gun safety for you and 03:21.000 --> 03:23.167 your loved ones . It's on all of us to 03:23.167 --> 03:25.000 promote safety . This is such an 03:25.000 --> 03:27.056 important campaign . I hope everyone 03:27.056 --> 03:29.000 talks about this uses this to take 03:29.000 --> 03:31.111 advantage of safety . Stay ready wing 03:31.111 --> 03:33.278 men . 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