Basic rules for the safe use of weapons
Basic rules for the safe use of weapons
If we want to start in the sport of shooting with air rifles, go hunting, or just spend some leisure time shooting targets in our backyard for fun, we should always know some rules to practice shooting with rifles. compressed air safely.
Before any rule, the main thing will always be to act with prudence and common sense, and above all, be aware of what we carry in our hands, we must always carry the compressed air rifle (and any weapon) as if it were loaded.
Then, to take this into account and adapt our thinking to the situation, we must study the basic mechanics of the weapon that we will carry.
In this blog you will find a lot of material on the types of compressed air weapons and the ammunition or pellets that are used.
Three Basic Rules of Hunting Gun Safety, The three basic rules for hunting gun safety are:
1.- Consider it loaded all the time.
And it’s true, the first golden rule is to treat weapons as if they were always loaded.
Even when you know for a fact that they are not, treat them as if they are, from the moment we start carrying it until we arrive at the hunting site.
What is the idea, that for some reason we can forget at some point that the air rifle is actually loaded and the power that these devices have can cause an accident in ourselves or in hunting companions.
2.- Move your finger away from the trigger until you want to shoot.
It’s simple, don’t touch the trigger until you’re ready to shoot, get mental about it, discipline makes perfect, and doing the same steps every day will lead you to be a great air rifle shooting athlete.
As an interesting point in this regard, we have that more than 60% of false shots occur by keeping the finger on the trigger unnecessarily.
And worse yet, many accidents occur from tripping and falling on top of the gun, unintentionally firing a finger on the trigger.
3.- Identify your target and its surroundings.
It is something that is learned with a lot of practice, knowing the weapon, discipline, and identifying the target when shooting is one of the most important things, the great connoisseurs of the matter indicate that you should never shoot until you identify 100% the target. white to shoot down.
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- The GAMO Swarm Whisper Air Rifle features the IGT (Inert Gas Technology) piston that allows higher velocity, less vibration and a longer lifespan than traditional spring powered airguns
- The Whisper Technology makes this gun really quiet, and you will appreciate the reduced recoil thanks to the buttpad equipped with the Shock Wave Absorber
- All-weather synthetic stock with black rubber inserts
- Package Dimensions: 47.7" L x 7.1" W x 2.7" H
Gamo 611006335554 Swarm Fusion 10X GEN2 Air Rifle, .22 Caliber,Black
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- Muzzle velocity 975 FPS
- Whisper Fusion Noise Dampening
- IGT 10X GEN2 Quick Shot
- CAT trigger and 3-9X40 optics
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Gamo 611006325554 Whisper Fusion Mach 1 Air Rifle .22 Cal
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- .22 Cal pellet single cocking break barrel, 1020 fps with PBA Platinum
- Powerful, quiet, accurate. Thanks to the IGT MACH 1 gas piston that delivers higher muzzle velocity, less vibration, and smoother cocking. It also features the Whisper Fusion technology, the quietest noise reduction technology patented by Gamo.
- Gamo 3-9x40 scope with RRR (Recoil Reducing Rail) - Absorbs the recoil of the rifle increasing the lifespan of the scope. Manual Safety. It is equipped with a Gamo 3-9×40 scope
- CAT (Custom Action Trigger) - Independently adjust 1st and 2nd stages, adjust your trigger to your personal preference, make it predictable. Comfortable all-weather synthetic ambidextrous stock.
- 5 YEAR WARRANTY. Made in Spain
Gamo Swarm Magnum G2 .177, Multi
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- Up to 1,650 FPS with alloy .177 Cal. Pellets. Rapid Reload 10 Shot Technology Break Barrel Air Rifle
- 10X GEN 2 technology includes our revolutionary horizontal inertia fed magazine integration.
- 10 shot Magazine: Simply break the barrel and fire for lightning-quick follow-up shots.
- Whisper Fusion noise dampening technology. IGT Mach 1 gas piston. CAT (Custom Action Trigger) two-stage adjustable. Gamo 3-9x40 Scope included with Recoil Reducing Rail (RRR)
- 5 YEAR WARRANTY. Made in Barcelona, Spain
Gamo Swarm Maxxim G2 .22 Cal Multi-Shot Pellet Rifle
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Features
- Up to 1,000 FPS with alloy .22 Cal. pellets. Rapid Reload 10 Shot Technology Break Barrel Air Rifle
- 10X GEN 2 rapid reload technology includes our revolutionary horizontal magazine integration, making itlighter, more compact and low profile.
- 10 shot Magazine: Simply break the barrel and fire for lightning-quick follow-up shots.
- Whisper Maxxim noise dampening technology. IGT gas piston. CAT (Custom Action Trigger) two-stage adjustable. Gamo 3-9x40 Scope included with Recoil Reducing Rail (RRR)
- 3 YEAR WARRANTY. Made in Barcelona, Spain
Gamo Swarm Gen2 Inertia Air Rifle .22 Bone Collector
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- Gamo 3-9x40 scope with rings (shock/fog proof;Fluted polymer-jacketed rifled steel barrel;Single shot break barrel;Two-stage custom action trigger;Recoil-absorbing pad
