I've never seen anyone else explain this stuff in a more easily understandable way.

Folks don’t let your ego get in the way. Listen and refresh your safety skills. I know I’ve handled firearms for 35 years. And I had an accidental discharge recently. Don’t cut corners. Thanks Lenny.

It’s hard to be as experienced with firearms as Lenny is and explain things in a way that doesn’t seem condescending.. the guy really has the personality and skills to teach

60 years ago my grandfather told me, "It's the unloaded gun that kills people"

I feel like there aren’t enough videos like this. These days.

At Thanksgiving a couple years ago, we were sitting around the table discussing guns. Everyone pulled theirs out of their pocket/holster and we were looking at each others guns. My cousin went upstairs to his gun safe and brought down some pistol he'd done a bunch of work on and handed it to my father who was sitting across the table. I never saw the weapon get cleared, but my old man flagged me, my wife, my kid, my uncle...everyone on that side of the table. I trusted my cousin to not give my dad a loaded weapon and I trusted that my dad wasn't going to pull the trigger, in fact, I never saw his finger go in the trigger guard...but that didn't matter. *I* hadn't seen the weapon cleared. I reached across the table and took it away from him and carefully made sure that it was cleared while the rest of my family gave me a weird look. Dad was an Air Force veteran and had been around guns his whole life growing up on the farm. I'm a Marine Corps veteran whose been around guns my whole life. None of that matters when someone is "flagging" the shit out of half the room. I still remember reciting my 4 safety rules over and over again in boot camp 20 years ago: 1. Treat every weapon as if it is loaded 2. Never point a weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot 3. Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you are ready to fire 4. Keep the weapon on safe until you are ready to fire Those 4 rules will keep everyone safe!

I’m a former Pawnbroker from California and used to deal in firearms. People used to bring in loaded, and sometimes chambered firearms to pawn. Totally insane. And even on many occasions had uniformed police officers come in and asked to see a weapon and immediately point the barrel at their eye to look down just assuming they were unloaded because they were in our shop. A gun is never unloaded! Everyone should watch these videos.

As a middle age guy and first time handgun owner (Glock 19 and Glock 44), I really appreciate this video. It is educational and really drives the message home on safety.

Good lesson for all. Even us old guys.

Should be required watching for anyone who is about to buy their first firearm.

Im 35 now, but at age 16, a dear family friend gifted me a muzzleloader, a shotgun, and a .22lr semi auto rifle. Before they were given to me, we went to the range many many times, and he taught me gun safety. During that time, while shooting clay with the shotgun, I experienced my first and hopefully last accidental discharge while reloading. A simple slip of the thumb. Fortunately, he had already taught me well, and the barrel was pointed up and away from him and myself when the gun went off. He simply told me, now you know how easily an accident can happen. He knew, that I knew. I'll never forget it, and I am super diligent about gun safety to this day. You can never be too careful.

I wish nobody ever took offense when another person offered firearm safety advice.

Great video. If I could, I would add only one more thing. Don’t even touch a gun until you ask permission to do so, no matter where you are. Even if you know the owner, get permission.

Thanks. No one should be offended about safety.

I find it beneficial to revisit the basics every so often because familiarity can breed complacency.

Mr. Magill, You are the most professional, gun savvy person I have ever seen. Even with many decades of competition. It is an honor to watch You teach!

Lenny anybody who'd get ticked off about an excellent topic like this shouldn't have access to firearms! Very essential, Very worthy topic to address!!! Well Done!!!

My dad, many years past, was cleaning his pistols, and my brother asked to hold one. He pointed at me and grinning, said "bang". Dad smacked him a good one and afterwards said tersely it was a rare opportunity to make a lasting impression on everyone in our home. Don't ever play with guns.

Love Lenny’s ability to make what we think is common sense interesting and educational!

The basics never get old. Thanks Lenny!

Thanks for posting. I like the part about clearing every time. I always felt dumb, especially being the 3rd or 4th person handed the handgun and I've watched everyone clear it already and I get it and I'm like ok, let me clear again for the 4th time. However, seeing this video, I feel much better about doing it. It is safety first.

You’re 100% right safety first

I'm a first time gun owner. My brand new gun is currently locked in my brand new gun safe and I'm watching you and others teach about safe gun handling, cleaning and lubricating, etc. over and over again before I even mess with it. I have firearms training classes coming up soon also. I remember a husband and his wife visiting my Dad many years ago and the husband was looking at and handling my Dad's 45 auto. The husband dropped the magazine and pointed the gun at his wife playfully. His wife got very upset and the husband said "It's not even loaded. Look." and proceeded to point the gun down at the floor and BOOM put a hole in the floor. I will always remember that anytime I handle a firearm for any reason. Appreciate you, Lenny. Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos.

I'm waiting on the arrival of my first gun, a Glock 17 Gen 5. I've been watching gun safety videos for days now and this one has, by far, taught me the most about handling a gun. I think the critical lesson is to know that you need to be patient and methodical. Thanks so much for this informative video. Home defense starts with not accidentally shooting myself or anyone else.

Very well done. Every gun is loaded, all the time, as far as the muzzle is concerned.First rule my daddy taught me was "Watch that muzzle!"

I just took my first safety class yesterday and I can say that this is really helping me. Thank you so much.

As a certified firearm's instructor for LEO recruits, can't stress firearm etiquette enough. Lenny, great vid. I make sure my students understand the importance of this topic daily.

Lenny is so easy to watch and learn from. He is a true asset; thanks Lenny!

Excellent video Lenny this is a good refresher for anyone including all my military training. Just purchased a side arm for my wife so I have been slowly running through the same etiquette with her. I'm going to forward this vid to her still to reinforce it. Sometimes she has too hear from someone else also until I get her into a class.

I know all this but still watched it. Love guns that much :)

I can't hear this too many times! Thank you! Please never stop showing this PLEASE.

Probably the most important gun video I've watched after buying a Glock 43x. I've watched vids on cleaning, field stripping/reassembly, loading the +1 round, etc., but this video should have been the first watched, and watched again regularly. I'm sure this video has the ability to save lives. Thanks for it.

Thank you Len. You are truly an asset to the firearm community. I appreciate you and your expertise.

Bravo! Best basic gun handling video out there. Simple and easy to understand. So much serious info relayed in a simple and friendly way.

I like the way you repeat the instructions again, and again and again. It IS that important! Thanks for the video.

In order to buy a handgun they must watch this video and pass a quick hands on test. Always good advice even for a long time shooter.

Great video and refresher. I'm 35 and been into firearms for 21 years and remember hearing those 4 rules way back when I was a Boy Scout. The thing I do the most regularly with all of my firearms is handle them properly and safely to ensure they are unloaded. It's important to do this all the time. I'd hate for my hobby and my right to protect myself to hurt someone in an accident.

Lenny’s the man. Even an expert learned something from this video. I sure did.

This is by far the BEST gun safety video. Refreshing to watch, Thanks.

I learn a lot of information in a short amount of time with Lenny, he has a smooth way of delivering the information in a precise manner. Great job Len!

The week after I turned 21 I bought my first handgun and I was so happy to just touch it that I kept dry firing it. My advice for people is to get over that excitement of the gun before you actually carry it loaded. The first time I carried with a round in the chamber I put on my holster and drove 10 minutes to a gas station and bought a snack and a drink and I was extremely nervous driving and walking because I was new to concealed carry. Today since I developed trigger discipline I am not nervous like I used to be because I trust myself to not have a negligent discharge.

1:56 I love this. First thing that's mentioned is my #1 rule: Always assume a gun is loaded. That's why you keep your finger away from the trigger when you're not shooting. People shouldn't take it personal when they're being sermoned because they're handling a firearm the wrong way.

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I’m around guns all the time and one of the things we can do is take it for granite. I just want to say thank you and this was very helpful to me and put me back on the right track as for my gun handling Etiquette. Thanks

I've been aware of all of this stuff for 25 years, and I still appreciated this video.

Watching from the UK, my OCD loves this. Happy New Year Lenny, thank you for all the videos you make. I'd love to come by the shop one day whenever I'm in California.

Great, much needed tips, Lenny! Thank you. I recently purchased a Glock 17 and have little handgun experience. Having learned shotgun safety from my Dad, I really appreciated your critical handgun safety tips. Also, the fact that everyone who uses the gun regularly has an "Oops!" I did as a teenager with a shotgun, and fortunately only blew a hole in the floorboard of the car all the way into the tire! No one was hurt (except the car a bit)

Lenny, I’m a new gun owner, trying to learn all I can. What an excellent video! Liked, subscribed and hit notifications. Going to look through your whole library and learn all I can from such a thorough, accomplished expert. Thank you for the content. You make us all safer!

Just purchased my first pistol in 30yrs. Found this video very useful. Thanks for starting me on the right way.

The golden rule is , treat " EVERY GUN" , as if it was loaded !!! PERIOD !!!! No excuses !!!

I truly appreciate Lenny's easygoing attitude and approach towards firearms instruction. He's experienced and knowledgeable but not an obnoxious and arrogant know it all. Some firearms instructors think they are macho tough guys and gals, and they don't do the firearms community any favors. Happy New Year!!! 👍✌

Great instruction and commentary on safely handling firearm. As a new gun owner this was immensely helpful. Thank you and stay safe!

could of not explained proper weapon etiquette any better than this, this will definitely save lives, well done man.

Thank you so much for this, I'm brand new to owning a handgun and want to start with the base fundamentals - holding, picking up, loading, etc - of a firearm. Your approach was perfect for beginners to get a grasp. Cheers

A person will never be “too safe”.

Thanks for this comprehensive video Lenny. My sister and I are recently getting into firearms for home defense. I sent her this video. It is truly invaluable. You can never ever ever be too safe with firearms which brings me to anyone that gives this video a thumbs down should put that thumb somewhere else…

Important message and great presentation. Thanks Lenny!

Lenny Excellent training video! Everyone always needs to be reminded of safe gun handling practices! Keep them coming, it's everyone's responsibility!

i'm glad you went into the *reasons* we treat every gun that it's loaded. Thanks for the video. Safety is absolutely paramount when handling a gun.

One of the most clearest honest straightforward explanations of gun safety and and what the protocol should be each and every time the fire on changes hands hands excellent

Great info Lenny this info saves just as many lives as actually using it for defense.

Hands down best video I’ve seen on handling period!

I purchased my first glock a month ago (G27 gen4) and I though I knew my gun. I want to thank you Lenny since I learned about the LCI device that I wasn't aware of but I also learned that I could hold the slide back when there is no magazine engaged (in fact I have to if I want to hand my firearm to someone). Excellent video. From Paraguay with thanks .

Lenny is a great teacher. I still have several of his instructional DVDs.

I'm saving this video for when I want my son to start with pistols. He made me very proud at christmas, got a nerf gun and practiced very good trigger discipline!

Thanks for posting this vid Lenny...bet you saved some lives buddy(hope people take the info to heart)

Nice job - very well explained, polite and yet conveying important information to keep everyone safe around firearms.

Lenny - What a great video for ANYONE new or old with guns. It's a great reminder of how important protocols are to maintain safety - THANK YOU.

I was at a gun store 2 weeks ago and was standing at the counter next to another customer about 10 ft away. The employee handed the customer a handgun from the counter and without looking, the customer turns the muzzle towards me and starts wailing on the trigger. I looked at the employee like what the hell but he didn’t care to correct the customer.

Thanks, Mr. Magill. I appreciate the fact that you can explain things without talking down to your audience (which is not as common as we would hope it to be!)

Outstanding video on safety, and right on the money with this video, I been following that exact same routine for over 40 years + you have to make it automatic thought- every time you handle a pistol-rifle-or shotgun, it's easy step to master, and makes a safe environment for you as well as everyone around you, again great video Lenny.

You'll never know how many, but be confident this video saved many lives. Excellent excellent excellent work Lenny.

Properly education on gun control and safety is critical to be a responsible gun owner !!!! Lenny Magill I've been watching you compete way back as the 1980 ..

Excellent video Lenny, thank you.

Lenny my brother, You are # 1 , the bigger person with such of humbleness and wisdom of a thousand years of experience! Thank you so much for the great lessons though out all these years.

I love your facial expressions when you slow down for everybody to understand what you're saying Sir, and the tutoring really is very excellent indeed! :))

Another great educational for new and old shooters!

Not a newbie or expert so this was a good refresher to confirm I'm doing right and not a total hazard.

I am a new to the gun world. I had the fortune of being taught gun safety by an old school veteran and an army brat. Drilled in my already knowing head the basic rules. Now as a member of gun range before handling anything else. I clear the chamber keep the gun in the open position and empty the mag. from the gun. With the barrel pointed down range or to the ground. Before handling or returning the gun to range I inform the next handler of the status of the gun before handing the bag off to them. I appreciate videos like this would watch them before i ever stepped in the range or handled a gun. Handling these tools is handling life and death respect the gun respect the responsibility. Keep your head and your life. Thanks Lenny.

Thanks Lenny! Great video for young and old; for the experienced and inexperienced. These fundamental safety lessons aid in protecting ourselves and our loved ones.

Thanks for the refresher Lenny. I’m guilty. I say I know these things. Then I find my finger is on the trigger. I need to spend more time handling my fire arms practicing safety for the muscle memory.

I remember when I was thinking about my first gun. I went to a store that sold pistols. The guy behind the counter handed me one and I felt so awkward not knowing where I could safely point it.

Thanks Lenny for such a great video ! It's true, this can be a touchy subject for many as it can interfere with the ego of many. Watching this video in the privacy of their own home will hopefully help keep us all safe from an accident.

I've been handling firearms for close to 20 years yet the way this is presented is quite fresh. Really great content, very useful both for noobs and experienced alike

Great video!

Good video, but the "loaded chamber indicator" on my G30 barely moves and is not a good indicator about anything.

Thank you Lenny! Great public service to me, a new gun owner. Clear, concise and very useful.

Im a fem husband pass few months ago, he always had his guns i was petrified of guns. now i find myself learning about guns, and soon going for shooting classes. This helps me a lot thank you for being here. I watch this video 3 times very helpful.

Extremely useful info....i learned things I didn't know !!..thank you !!!

Another great video from the master 👉💪

Best overview of gun safety / etiquette I have seen for new or experienced shooters.

Thanks Kenny. I'm 80 and never too old to learn. You make it understandable!

I can’t understand why this video would have 4 Thumbs-down. SMH Great video for ALL people. 👍🏼

Proper gun etiquette: You should always apologize after accidently shooting someone...

Excellent job. A lesson every inexperienced gun handler needs to learn and every experienced gun owner needs to be reminded of.

thank you!!! I am in the process of purchasing my first hand gun and this has been very informative. I felt like I knew most of the info, but more confident after you presented it in this way. Will also feel more comfortable while in gun stores and at the range.

11:37 minute into the video is the cardinal rule of safe gun handling, you're right: If you keep the gun pointed in a safe direction no matter what, there wouldn't be any accidental shooting of people.

"Gun will not go bang itself" *laughs in p320*

Lenny thank you for your focus on gun safety. I grew up with guns even to the point of competing in small-bore matches with my dad as a teen. Now many years later at 60-years-old, I am just now getting back into shooting. I appreciate your focus on safety first.

I watched the whole thing and I usually don't engage in long videos!!! Fantastic learning. Thanks

Take hunter safety courses, this whole thing we went through on day 1. First sentence out of the instructor was "Always assume the gun is loaded, always!" I'd really like it mandatory to buy a weapon you need to take a safety course.