Bang! Bang! I'm dead! :-)))

[DocV]

... However, over 40 years in academe has programmed me to be non-confrontational. ...

Confrontation is more characteristic of mathematicians.

The last time I was flagged at the local Academy I asked the customer if she intended to shoot me. That motivated her male companion to start what can be best described as an educational session.

[DLBConductor]

...The last time I was flagged at the local Academy I asked the customer if she intended to shoot me. That motivated her male companion to start what can be best described as an educational session.

Good for you. I would like to have been there.

[Abraham]

Many people haven't the vaguest idea about proper gun handling, but they've watched a lot of movies...

When it comes to guns being handed to customers at stores, I would like to hear tall clerks provide a bit of advise along the lines of: Don't point it at anyone or yourself and keep your finger off the trigger at all times.

If this offends the customer, too bad...gun handling is serious business.