I broke the 1st rule of firearm safety today

[actaeon277]

The point of my post wasn't to say what I did was OK. I was very clear stating that it was a mistake. I simply wanted to point out that even a very experienced person can make a mistake. I now realize it was a huge mistake to post anything because there are some folks here who are God-like and have NEVER made a mistake in their lives. Furthermore they have never shared that mistake with others in the hopes that it can be educational for others.

I know there have been quite a few people who have PM'd me or posted something along the lines of, "Thanks for sharing this experience, it has made me a little more aware of my muzzle discipline."

I did not however read anything from anyone to the effect of, "Wow if someone else did it then that's completely normal."

My apologies for starting the thread.

Why apologize?
People make mistakes.
Some people are immature enough to admit their mistakes.
You, are apparantly mature enough to admit a mistake.
As long as you have learned, and now you have reminded people, there's nothing to apologize for.

 

[KG1]

Yep, it's all your fault joekoug. Everybody that reads this thread is gonna start mishandling firearms.

 

[011101110111]

He said, "Hey don't point that thing at me!" To which I muttered, "Oh $#*%, sorry."

Kudos for owning up to it on the spot and not making excuses. Far too often when I've been swept with a gun by people who should have known better, I'll hear, "It's not loaded" or "I already checked it" or other dismissive remarks.