Firearms Safety Applies, Regardless of the Caliber

Firearms Safety Applies, Regardless of the Caliber

From September 4, 2009 Associated Press:

UNIONTOWN, Pa. – A Pennsylvania history buff who recreates firearms from old wars accidentally fired a 2-pound cannonball through the wall of his neighbor's home. William Maser, 54, fired a cannonball Wednesday evening outside his home in Georges Township that ricocheted and hit a house 400 yards away. The cannonball, about two inches in diameter, smashed through a window and a wall before landing in a closet. Authorities said nobody was hurt.

State police charged Maser with reckless endangerment, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct.

1. Never put your finger inside the trigger guard until you are ready to fire.

2. Always be sure of your backstop.

3. Never aim a weapon at anything that you are not willing to destroy.

And that applies to cannon, too.