Firearms Safety Rules

• Always point the muzzle in a safe direction.

• Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.

• Keep the action open and the gun unloaded until ready to use.

• Know how the gun operates.

• Be sure your gun and ammunition are compatible.

• Carry only one gauge/caliber of ammunition when shooting.

• Be sure of your target and what's beyond.

• Wear eye and ear protection as appropriate.

• Don't mix alcohol or drugs with shooting.

• Be aware that circumstances my require additional rules unique to a particular situation.

Firearm Safety Information

• Gun Safety Rules (NRA)

• A Parent's Guide to Gun Safety (NRA)

• Eddie EagleŽ Gun Safety Program for Children (NRA)

• Firearm Safety in America (NRA ILA Research & Information Division)

• Firearms Glossary (NRA ILA Research & Information Division)

• Smith & Wesson Academy (S&W)

• SIGARMS Academy (SIGARMS)

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