NRA's Three Rules of Firearm Safety
1) Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
Kudos for getting this one right. Otherwise things could have been a LOT worse.
2) Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot
Oops! Looks like you blew it on this one. Fortunately no one was hurt. At this point, you should reflect on the incident and try to figure out what went wrong? My guess would be that this is a single action automatic (or perhaps DA/SA), and that you left it cocked after loading the magazine in, rather than either a) keeping the safety on while loading or b) decocking after loading depending on the type of action. This means the amount of trigger pull required would be minimal, maybe a pound or two.
In any case - you should now re-read your owners manual on the operation of this firearm until you know it by heart. (If you don't have a manual, GET ONE from the manufacturer.) Also - you should get into the habit of making sure that finger is outside and above the trigger housing, pointed straight along the slide.
3) Keep the firearm unloaded until ready to use it.
I hope you're following this rule.
Guns are machines, they sometimes fail. We are human, we make mistakes. This is why there is redundancy built into the simplest set of rules. It was pointed in a safe direction and that is the important part this time. I'm sure we are all guilty of a few slips and I'm sure we've all had a machine fail us before. I wouldn't get too worked up about it, it probably won't be the last mistake you make, or machine to fail. Just be thankful no one was hurt, and remember it if your ever start to get lax.
I have heard that sooner or later it happens to all of us that train on regular basis. It has happened to me when a handgun went full auto. Not a fun experience.
As stated before, there are safety rules everybody should follow. The rules first will prevent most of the accidental discharges and second if they happen make sure the bullet ends up in the berm.
I have to admit that I do not hear shooters talk about "accidental discharges". I admire your courage to bring it up and discuss it. It is a subject that definitely should be discussed and talked about.
I have heard that sooner or later it happens to all of us that train on regular basis. It has happened to me when a handgun went full auto. Not a fun experience.
We generally consider this negligence, not an accident. I believe your recent experience will improve your gun handling skills. Keep your finger off the trigger until the sights are on-target. Stay safe and enjoy.I must had put my hand on the trigger without realizing it.
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