In firearm safety, what does the 'K' in B.A.N.K stand for?

In firearm safety, what does the 'K' in B.A.N.K stand for?

• A. Keep your finger off the trigger until you are on target and ready to fire.
• B. Keep your finger on the trigger until you are about to shoot.
• C. Know your target and what lies beyond it.
• D. Keep the finger off the trigger and not worry about on-target status.

Answer: (A)

Trigger discipline is the idea here. In firearm safety, your finger should stay off the trigger until you have a proper sight picture and you are on target and ready to fire. This prevents an unintentional discharge if you bump or reflexively squeeze the trigger. When you’re truly ready to shoot, you calmly place your finger on the trigger and apply a deliberate squeeze. The idea of keeping the finger on the trigger until you’re about to shoot undermines safety and can cause accidental discharges. Knowing your target and what lies beyond is about awareness of where your shot could go, not about when to touch the trigger. And ignoring on-target status is unsafe because you must ensure you’re aiming at a safe, appropriate target before firing.

Trigger discipline is the idea here. In firearm safety, your finger should stay off the trigger until you have a proper sight picture and you are on target and ready to fire. This prevents an unintentional discharge if you bump or reflexively squeeze the trigger. When you’re truly ready to shoot, you calmly place your finger on the trigger and apply a deliberate squeeze. The idea of keeping the finger on the trigger until you’re about to shoot undermines safety and can cause accidental discharges. Knowing your target and what lies beyond is about awareness of where your shot could go, not about when to touch the trigger. And ignoring on-target status is unsafe because you must ensure you’re aiming at a safe, appropriate target before firing.