Commentary: Rules of gun safety important to follow regardless of experience

As another hunting season begins, I was abruptly reminded how easy one gun safety slip-up can quickly ruin a day afield. 
After my second dove hunt of the season, I dismantled my antique 12-gauge U.S.S.R.-made Baikal over/under shotgun to clean it as I have done each time since I began hunting about 50 years ago. I usually push a wad of paper towel dipped in Hoppes No. 9 gunpowder solvent through my barrels to remove any fouling until they are smooth and protected from rust.

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