The Universal Firearm Safety Rules

Former Army Ranger John Lovell teaches firearm safety, shooting range etiquette, proper unloading procedures, and the 4 universal firearm safety rules. Forward this video to any friends, family, or neighbors interested in learning how to safely handle a gun.

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[EB-vxvy]

Everyone should watch this over and over and over again.

[daspiper]

I'm 70 and no one is too old or too experienced to be often reminded of these Rules. They are that important to us all.

[davidvitale]

My dad bought me a .357 for my 18th birthday. I took it out and cleared the gun immediately. My dad told me if I hadn’t done that, it was going back to the store in the morning. Believe me - he meant it.

[jackjackson]

I was taught gun safety as a kid by my father, I grew up in the north Georgia mountains and we hunted a lot for our food and my father being a former Marine was all about safety. As I got older I too joined the Marine Corp and spent 8 years with 2 years in Vietnam, but I love going back and reading or watching videos on safety even though I know them well it's always good to go back and re-look at things because they might be something that you missed along the way. You can never be too safe and the day you think you know all there is about safe is the day you are someone else is going to get hurt, so never STOP LEARNING

[ZeriocTheTank]

You're dealing with something that could kill someone. I think the "intensity" is most welcome.

[vito]

I liked the intensity...it keeps my attention better than just reciting the rules and going through the motions. Nice vid

[scotttaylor]

As an absolute beginner this tutorial was invaluable!
Being raised in an environment not very gun accepting and having no idea about guns in general, I live in Australia, I don’t even know anyone who owns a gun.
Heading to the states for a catch up with an old mate, who is taking me and my wife to a pistol range.
Having never held a pistol before let alone fired one, I wanted to be responsible, and feeling slightly apprehensive thought I would do some homework.
I have watched numerous videos on range ethics And safety, I found this video to be very instructive.
Thank you.

[madcapmagician]

Holy crap, this should be mandated viewing for anyone purchasing a firearm!

[Jesse_Ziman]

When I was younger I had a really scary experience with a friend of my dad's firearm I asked if I could look at it and he said it was Safe, he said how it had 3 Different safety mechanisms and proceeded to hand it to me a 11-year-old little Boy turns out it wasn't Safe I pulled the trigger because I was completely oblivious about any safety rules, And fired the gun into a wall and behind that wall was a group of little children thank God that bullet hit nobody and since that day on I did a lot of safety research, so I think it's wonderful that you are putting the good word out there

[mdjak]

As a new shooter, having gone to a range with a class, this fine gentleman is spot on. You see it constantly, people doing the brass dance and flagging others, people waving the gun in every direction, etc. Safety first and foremost. I’d love to take lessons in person with this man.

[micaKTM]

I avoided clicking on this video multiple times. Seeing it was 11 minutes long, I am thinking - 11 minutes!!!? there are only 4 rules this guy must blabber on and on, a snooze fest. I was very wrong. This was excellent. It made me realize experienced shooters teaching new shooters do not really explain well what is meant by these rules. I learned I could/should have been more thorough myself. Well done John!

[BradYaeger]

As a new(ish) shooter, I thank you for this video but would like to humbly share my input in hopes that it is helpful to instructors. I have taught martial arts for 30 some years so I am not new to instruction in general, and the one thing I don't see talked about in many, many firearm videos is to move slow at first or don't move at all until you are absolutely sure about your next move. So many instructors are moving at THEIR speed, not a beginners speed. It's either muscle memory for them or they are trying to show off (not implying that is true for Mr. Lovell at all) . And it's a natural reaction for the student to want to attempt to match that speed and that's where mistakes happen. In the martial arts realm I was traught to move slow or slower until each movement is perfect, but as I got into firearms I found myself doing stupid things because every video I watched was done at full speed so I mimicked the instructors movement speed. I believe it's my job as an instructor to go right to the bottom level of ability and understanding and teach at that level because that's the student that needs it the most, and the rest can handle polishing what they already know. So PLEASE folks, when doing "basics" content, either move slow or encourage it.

[Kevin_Ho]

FF 8:20

No need to apologize for “intensity.”
This is PASSION for teaching the importance of gun safety! Thank you! 🙏

[aquablaster]

Don't apologize for the passion and intensity of this subject. I've downloaded this video to my phone and make everyone i go to the range with the first time watch it. I've made the mistake of trusting someone i didn't know all that well because their father was a cop and told me she grew up around firearms. Less then 20 minutes at the range she is taking a selfie with my 1911 and pointing it directly at me. When i made a big deal about it she came back with the "it isn't loaded, chill out"

[Americanheld]

No need to apologize for the intensity, it was appreciated and underscores the importance of these rules. Thank you!

[WeekdayWeekend]

Have had my license for over a year and I still come back and watch this. These rules are law no matter what stage of shooting you're at.

[marktheshark]

The cow in the background just casually walking in the background.

Taking a friend shooting and sent this to her to watch. I wanted her to know why I’m so strict on safety and this was the video to help back me up. Thank you for your intensity and your help getting the point across.

[meatpopsicle]

Over the past few years I've had the pleasure to attend several of John's classes. He brings this exact same (almost literally word for word) procedure to every class, and teaches with the same intensity. I still rewatch this video from time to time - as I am doing right now - (and share it with friends and family) as it is such a valuable resource.

[Emmanuelwithus]

Absolutely great video and we need more "intense" instructors like him to teach the balance of responsibility and accountability of safe firearm ownership and operation. Refreshed of much in 10 min of the common sense basics.

[cg]

Having saved this video will always be a reminder of mine every time I go to the range and everyday I carry my firearm.