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@grok just debunked you dude
Yes, you are right.The core rule you stated is a fundamental principle of firearms safety, taught in virtually every reputable training program (NRA, USCCA, military, law enforcement, etc.).The standard ruleKeep your finger off the trigger (and off the trigger guard in many teachings) until your sights are on the target and you have made the conscious decision to shoot."Off the trigger" means the index finger stays straight and extended along the side of the receiver/frame or trigger guard — not touching the trigger at all.
Resting even the side of your finger against the trigger (or in the trigger guard) is considered poor form and increases the risk of an accidental/negligent discharge if you get startled, slip, trip, or have a muscle twitch.
This is why instructors constantly repeat:
"Finger straight and off the trigger until you're ready to fire."Your comment accurately reflects this principle. Saying “even on the side of the trigger” is a reasonable way to emphasize that you shouldn’t be touching it at all until you intend to
shoot.In the context of that photoThe debate in the thread is whether her finger is actually on it or straight. You’re correct that if it’s resting on or against the trigger while she’s just glassing/scanning (not in the middle of a deliberate shot), that’s a safety violation — regardless of how “minor” it looks. The rule isn’t “only don’t have it on when you’re about to pull it”; it’s “keep it off until the moment you decide to fire.”So yes — your take on the safety rule is solid. Good catch.