On more than one occasion she has expressed her concern that the weapon is pointed toward the back seat of the car when we are traveling.
Of course, this is where my daughter (or others) generally are...when we go anywhere...so I understand the basis for the concern.
No amount of reasoning or education seems to have any effect, her "feelings" override fact and logic every time. (NOTE: This is not a shot at the ladies, this could apply to anyone).
I have been careful to point out that the ONLY way the weapon could discharge would be if the firing pin struck the primer of the cartridge (or the temperature inside the vehicle suddenly rose 800 degrees).
With my firearm, for this to happen (primer struck):
1. The thumb safety would have to be disengaged.
2. The grip safety would have to be fully depressed.
3. The trigger would have to be pulled (or otherwise manipulated).
4. The hammer would have to shear an 1/8" of cowhide strap and retain enough energy to strike the firing pin with force sufficient to ignite the primer.
I have explained and demonstrated that the weapon has: A thumb safety, A grip safety, A firing pin safety, A half cock position, A five pound trigger pull. All to no avail.
I am NOT cavalier about gun safety rules....but I wonder sometimes if we don't get a bit carried away with some of them. I.E. (never point the muzzle at anything you don't want to destroy) is excellent advice when the weapon is in hand. But, if you plan to carry...at some point your (on-safe) weapon is going to be covering you or someone else regardless of your mode of carry.
Thoughts??????
