Why “Muzzle Down” Is Not Always Safe in Urban Environments
Why I No Longer Teach “Muzzle Down” as the Automatic Safe Direction For years, most shooters were taught that “down” is the safest place to point a firearm. I taught it too. It was tradition. It sounded simple. And in certain environments, it works. But after years of training students, analyzing negligent discharges, and teaching…