I'll preface this: if anyone sees, hears, or knows I'm doing something unsafe with firearms, I welcome your advice and correction.
Many of us know or encounter people who believe they know everything they need to know about safe gun handling and use, yet the evidence when they are observed is to the contrary. In a situation where human life is at risk (or at least potential for serious injury), it's not a huge problem speaking-up and doing what you need to do to correct the situation, at least for that moment.
Where it gets tough is when you know someone who has some safety issues, but either doesn't realize it or can't accept it. Attempting to counsel them often leads to that person becoming understandably defensive, which prevents useful dialog, much less instruction and correction.
So what are some ways to broach the issue and move forward to help those people to become safer gun owners?
Is it worth jeopardizing a friendship or relationship with a family member to do so?
Many of us know or encounter people who believe they know everything they need to know about safe gun handling and use, yet the evidence when they are observed is to the contrary. In a situation where human life is at risk (or at least potential for serious injury), it's not a huge problem speaking-up and doing what you need to do to correct the situation, at least for that moment.
Where it gets tough is when you know someone who has some safety issues, but either doesn't realize it or can't accept it. Attempting to counsel them often leads to that person becoming understandably defensive, which prevents useful dialog, much less instruction and correction.
So what are some ways to broach the issue and move forward to help those people to become safer gun owners?
Is it worth jeopardizing a friendship or relationship with a family member to do so?