It seems to me that several things can be learned from this post.
The blowers feel that pointing the muzzle of a recently fired gun at their own head is not only acceptable but it is a recommended way of preventing a possible discharge of the next load due to a glowing ember left by the proceeding shot.
They also feel that the moisture in their breath will soften the powder fouling which will make loading the next shot easier.
They also believe they should be entitled to point their gun at their mouth in the presence of all other people including children in all locations including public shooting ranges.
The non-blowers feel that the rules of proper firearm handling which includes not pointing a firearm, loaded or unloaded, at anything which can be killed over rides the fear of a possible discharge of the next load.
They believe that allowing others to violate this rule around other shooters and children should not be permitted in public places such as shooting ranges.
As for comments made in earlier posts I think that asking if people cannot read English is somewhat rude as the asker is obviously aware that the other person can indeed read English. This leaves intentionally questioning the other peoples intelligence as the only motive behind asking such a question.
As for the comment about knocking out teeth, that statement was prefaced by the words, "...if you point your muzzle, loaded or not, at me or mine, one of two things will happen..." and had nothing to do with blowing down a barrel. It was directed at proper gun etiquette around others.
I join roundball in questioning why people seem to take the question of blowing down a barrel as a major issue needing such a heated debate. I suppose the blowers feel that the non-blowers are attacking them and their methods personally.
Anyway, for now, I think I will just sit back and watch the rest of the fights.
zonie