Click Here Get Notes by Email   Today:  Firearms safety isn’t anyone’s favorite topic, but we could all use a reminder from time to time. Rule number 4 is the hardest to teach, reinforce, and implement in the real world.  And it’s the most boring to talk about, but we could all use the refresher.  I’m talking to myself in this podcast as much as trying to remind you. Announcements Upcoming Courses Beyond Concealed Carry San Antonio Oct 26 and Nov 9, 2019 Beyond Concealed Carry Qual Day in San Antonio, TX Oct 27 and Nov 10, 2019 Click here for current course list. Got Ammo? Need it? Go to Lucky Gunner.  When I need ammo, it’s where I go.  Check it out.  Great prices and a really easy site to use. ShootersClubMembers.com Get Better for only a couple bucks a month Over 60 pieces of content to train you to be better. Free Video on the front page Discounts to courses and holsters Newest Interview gives you all the information you need to know about Pelvic Shots: Do they work? Should you use them? Sign Up Here! $75 Annual Membership $8 Monthly Membership   Outline:  Rule #4 Know your target and what lies beyond Hardest to teach First half is easier to understand “Know your target” Hard to practice What Lies beyond is pure judgement Will the bullet go through or not? What is really out there if you miss? If I miss it will kill the kid down the street… right? Horror Stories A Texas Police Officer Accidentally Killed a Woman While Shooting at Her Dog Angles Take a step to the left or right Ohio Mom Shoots Daughter trying to Surprise Her No surprises please Husband Shoots and Kills Wife on Accident in Michigan Know your target… please! Thoughts and Ideas to help: Have a plan to make sure the family is all with you before you go hunt the bump in the night Tell them what you want them to do before during and after Complete instructions include how long they should do something Don’t do the scare game People, especially your family should know to announce themselves before coming in House Guess should know too Lights You have a light with you when you hunt that bump in the night, right? One the Gun In your hand On the Wall! Not Sure Verbal Challenge From Cover Upstairs Please before you shoot a loved one, know for sue.   Thanks for listening, don’t forget to check out the Shooter’s Club, and if you need ammo check out Lucky Gunner. Stay Safe, Ben