How interesting is it?

Monday, June 19, 2006 Filed in: Completely irrelevant, Things I like

Damn interesting, that's how!

This is a site that I read regularly. Damn Interesting has regular stories about (surprise!) interesting - and usually little-known - events and happenings in the world.

This entry details an almost-forgotten radiation accident at Los Alamos shortly after World War II. Why did it happen? Someone got careless and ignored safety precautions, proof that even a PhD doesn't shield you from the laws of physics.

As I read the story, the parallel with shooting became obvious. Even the best-trained shooters get careless, or decide that the rules don't apply to them. The result is usually a negligent discharge, sometimes with tragic results.

Georges Rahbani, the best combat rifle instructor I know, says "seemingly obsessive preoccupation with safety is the mark of the professional." Be obsessive - follow the rules, and make sure everyone around you does too. Safety is the first thing that you should think of when you pick up a firearm, and the last thing you think about as you put it down. Don't get complacent: THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU ARE DOING!

-=[ Grant ]=-
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