Handguns in gun store display counters pointing towards customers?

[OhDannyBoy]

Ok just so everyone knows Im not scared if the guns are pointed this way, I just asked this question out of curiosity because gun nuts are so uptight about the first rule.

I'm sure that most all of us know you're not scared, but let's not feed the fire...you never know who may be lurking.

[AIMSMALL]

I don't care for the way they're displayed simply because turning my head sideways to look at pistols isn't something I'm used to doing at gun stores. To me, it says the pistols aren't on display for me but rather for the ease of the employees to pull out grip first.

+1 but I'd still shop there anyway.

[racky]

"big boy rules" says the guns won't fire by themselves

[pdugan6]

boooo! How dumb! Just imagine pulling guns out all day long. First off, they are unloaded and for ease of access you reach in and grab the grip. who wants to flip the gun around every time your showing it. If this is a concern go take up a knitting course.. it is much safer.

[jeffrice6]

Really looking for post count

[OhDannyBoy]

Really looking for post count

If I quote you does that help us both, or only me?

[lewisracing]

Where is the Sig SP 2022???

Haha, must not be a photo taken at turners.

[dascoyne]

I kinda get where the OP is coming from.
It can be a little disconcerting to see the business end of a firearm ... regardless of the circumstance.

It's for the salesmen's safety. They are not pointed at him.

That's how I've always seen it.

[subijitsu]

The handguns dont bother me. There is a shop in Reno that used to have a Barrett .50 displayed on the counter pointing right at the entrance. As soon as you walk in you are looking down the business end of the rather large rifle. It made me pause for a sec, then I checked it out.

[dascoyne]

I believe the Bay Area Gun Vault has a claymore mine in front of the cash register facing the enemy ... I mean customer.

[titankeith]

Not to mention the rifles are pointed up at any aircraft that might happen to be flying overhead.

LMAO! +10000

[lewisracing]

Is this dangerous?

[tacticalcity]

It is definitely a violation of the basic firearms safety rules and it is a big deal. Just like lying and steeling is a big deal. Not only are there serious safety concerns involved, but there are character issues involved as well. As lack of attention to firearms safety is a major character flaw.

FOUR GOLDEN RULES OF WEAPON SAFETY

1. All guns are always loaded.
2. Never let the muzzle cross anything you are not willing to destroy.
3. Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target and you have made the decision to fire.
4. Be sure of your target.

By putting the muzzle facing toward the customers they break all but number 3.

1. They are NOT treating the guns as if they are loaded.
2. The muzzle is definately covering their customers.
3. Finger rule does not apply in this case.
4. They have no clue who or what is going to pass infront of or behind the back wall they are aiming at.

There are two kinds of gun people. Trained and untrained. You can tell the difference within the first two seconds of watching them handle a gun. I have ZERO respect for the untrained. Not only are they unsafe, they are ignorant. Both can get people killed.

Who would you rather be? The guy professionals respect and trust or the guy they want as far away from them as possible because you are a danger to yourself and others?

Respect is earned. How seriously you take gun safety and your attention to detail will do wonders toward earning the respect of your fellow gun owners, especially from those of us who are trained.

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With courses right in your own backyard, and at such affordable rates, there is no excuse to be one of the untrained.

[G60]

You can fit just as many pistols in a case facing the correct way as you can pointing them at people.

[Mr. Casull]

Not to mention the rifles are pointed up at any aircraft that might happen to be flying overhead.

I love your comment!! Who knows where the guns in the back room are pointing? Maybe he should check them out also!!