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Firearms safety is up to you !


1) Handle all firearms as if they were loaded!

All guns are always loaded!

Never forget that a gun has the potential to produce serious injury or death in a moment of carelessness. Make safe gun handling a habit to be followed at all times. After you determine that a gun is unloaded, continue to handle it as though it were loaded.

2) Always keep your firearm pointed in a safe direction!

Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy!

In selecting a safe direction, you must also take into consideration that a bullet can ricochet or glance off any object it strikes, and that bullets can penetrate walls, ceilings, floors and windows.

Remember: You should never point a gun (whether loaded or unloaded) at another person or at yourself.

3) Keep your finger out of the gun's trigger guard and off the trigger until you have aligned the guns sights on your target and you have made the decision to fire!

Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target!

By keeping your finger completely outside the trigger guard until you are aimed at the target, you guarantee that any shots you fire will go safely in the direction of your intended target.

4) Always be certain that your target and the surrounding area are safe before firing!

Always be sure of your target!

Remember that a bullet can travel for miles, so you should be certain of what your bullet could strike before you pull the trigger. Never fire at a movement, a noise, a flash of color or a rustling bush without positively identifying your intended target.

Quality ear and eye protection should also be worn when shooting or observing.