10 Rules for Gun Safety.

The Basic Rules of Firearms Safety for Hunting and Target Shooting are among the safest of all sports. This list is intended to help ensure safety by emphasizing the basics of safe gun handling and storage, and enforce the notion that the gun owner is the key to firearms safety.

  1. ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION
  2. FIREARMS SHOULD BE UNLOADED WHEN NOT ACTUALLY IN USE
  3. DON’T RELY ON YOUR GUN’S “SAFETY”
  4. BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT’S BEYOND IT.
  5. USE CORRECT AMMUNITION .
  6. MAKE CAUTIOUS ASSESSMENTS WHEN A GUN FAILS TO FIRE!
  7. ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING
  8. ENSURE THE BARREL IS CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS BEFORE SHOOTING.
  9. DON’T MODIFY YOUR GUN, AND HAVE IT SERVICED REGULARLY
  10. LEARN THE MECHANICAL AND HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FIREARM YOU ARE USING