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 To view meeting: https://youtu.be/Urw1HoL8MKY October 11, 2022 - Chuck Belz, NRA Police Firearms Instructor and two time "Law Enforcement World Shootout Champion" talked about responsible gun ownership. With over 5 million new gun owners last year, training is more important than ever before. There are three reasons why it is important to get firearms training. The first reason is safety, the second is education, and the third is learning the fundamentals. Every day, we are bombarded with misinformation both intentional and unintentional. For the average person, it’s hard to know what the facts are, based on news, television, movies and social media. It can be difficult to see through the hurricane of information. The second reason is education. Students need to learn about the operation, functions and parts of firearms. This will dispel any myths or misconceptions about firearms. Every gun is different, so learning the operation and functions will help the student safely use the firearm. Setting the expectations of use and capabilities of firearms is important. We can help students choose the right firearm to fit their needs, such as shooting sports or hunting. I always like to say, “You don’t know… what you don’t know… until you know it.” The third reason it’s important to get training is to learn the fundamentals. The fundamentals of shooting any firearm will improve accuracy as students advance their training. The fundamentals can also reset yourself, undoing any training scars and get you back on the right path. Maintaining accurate shots increases safety; remember that every bullet is the shooter’s responsibility. Stray shots or ricochets can be dangerous or cause property damage. Know your target and what’s beyond it. |