Handguns in gun store display counters pointing towards customers?

[stix213]

I probably wouldn't stand in front of a specific gun I ask to have pulled out of the case. Basically as soon as its being handled I don't want it aimed at me. Otherwise I don't see an issue here.

[stix213]

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.

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

Which direction are they supposed to be aiming the pistols in the case exactly then? Look at the picture again. Aiming the pistols forward and to either side will aim them at customer accessible areas, so 3 out of 4 directions aim at customers, and aiming them backwards will aim them at the employees. Don't kid yourself that sideways is somehow safer when a customer can just as easily be to the side of the case as the one asking about a gun in front. Should they stand them all on their barrels?

[renzoku]

Actually, wouldn't that depend on the layout of your display case? If you have a linear case that runs the length of your storefront to the wall, in theory you could easily point all muzzles toward the wall at which the counter terminates, resulting in a "safe" (provided your hypothetical magic rounds can't penetrate the wall) orientation.

If you've got an L shaped counter, you're fairly screwed unless you keep a break at the intersection for travel through and terminate each length of counter at wall, in which case you would have kind of a chevron of guns, barrels pointing in two directions at walls.

I'll second the open chamber/cylinder storage/display method. Lock those slides back!

Or, just keep doin what you're doin... 'S your right I suppose.

[HK416]

[loose_electron]

Wow -

I got two responses here:

1. Cut the OP some slack and let them ask an honest question and learn from the responses.
2. You all got suckered by a troll who wanted to stir **** and see what kind of kneejerk actions he could trigger. He's long gone and you are all still in kneejerk mode. Hmmmm?

[chickenfried]

Tacticalcity gets the award for funniest post in the thread. Question is was it intentional? I'm sensing sarcasm but it reads as something TC would very well post. On the other hand if it was a serious post he would've said go to Front Sight .

[RollingCode3]

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.

Want to be one of the trained? Want to be someone others look up to and respect and admire? Take a professional firearms course. The COMPETITION & TRAINING SECTION here on Calguns.net has posts from schools located right in your backyard. Those of you in NorCal should check out www.StoneCobraTactical.com. Their courses start around $100-$150 last I checked. They offer 1 and 2 day courses in Handgun, Carbine, Shotgun and more. I've taken their Handgun and Carbine courses and really enjoyed them. The training is first rate and the instructors were all really great.

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

[CA PI]

Ditto Chickenfried and Rolling Code 3. I'm hoping he wasn't serious and it all was just a sales pitch. Can I try to pitch my classes here too?

[vintagearms]

The OP's post just reminds me that even if the 2nd Ammendment allows anyone to own a weapon, doesn't mean they should. ...

[JohnFLand]

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.

HARRUMPH -- I DISAPPROVE, YES SIR, I DISAPPROVE!

[Brambo]

When I was trained in CQB in the Marines, I can guarantee in school I had a live round in chamber and all the slack out in a trigger and it was pointed at someones leg or crossed someones back and fired inches from them on numerous occasions in training and in combat.

I have zero issues of how there displayed in the shop. Granted complacency kills, but don't give the liberals any reasons to make my life more difficult.

Leave the BS theory's about war and weapons handling to those that never will have to experience it to Berkley and other groups that have no clue.

[MTD]

If the gun is pointed this way, it would be a bit difficult for the salesman to retrive it for you.
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On the other hand, if you're scared seeing thm pionting at you at the local gun shop? then buy on-line.

[mossy]

HARRUMPH -- I DISAPPROVE, YES SIR, I DISAPPROVE!

[iareConfusE]

I'm pretty sure TC is serious. Maybe a little too serious, lol. If the gun isn't being handled by anybody, the gun is an inanimate object as far as i'm concerned; just a super cool looking paperweight. Having it point in a "safe direction" when it's sitting in a display case is nearly impossible since there will be someone always crossing it's muzzle axis. Having them all point downwards just isn't a good way to display a product for potential customers to browse.

[minuteman]

Are they facing towards Mecca?