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1. The firearm should always be pointed in a safe direction. This is the number one rule of firearm safety. Safe direction means that when the firearm is pointed safely even if it were to go off, it would not cause injury, damage, or death. The key is to control where the muzzle (front end of the barrel) is pointed at all times. Common sense dictates the safest direction.
2. ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot. When holding a firearm, rest your trigger finger along the side of the firearm until you are ready to fire. **Remember once you send the round, you can’t bring it back. **
3. ALWAYS assume a firearm is loaded. If you handle a firearm you must make sure the firearm is safe. By doing this you should point the firearm in a safe direction, make sure the safety is engaged when applicable, make sure there is not round in the chamber(s). This should be done every time you handle a firearm. Never accept a firearm from someone and take their word when they say the firearm is unloaded. Verify, Verify, Verify for yourself.
When using and/or storing a firearm, always follow these NRA rules:
1. Think first, Shoot second. Know your target and what is beyond it. Make sure you have identified your target, no mistakes. Be aware of what is beyond your target. This means observing your prospective area of fire before you shoot. Never fire in a direction in which there are people or any other potential for mishap.
2. Know how to use your firearm safely. Before handling a firearm, learn how it operates. Know its parts and functions, how to safely open and close the action and remove any ammunition from the gun or magazine. A gun’s mechanical safety device is never foolproof. The most important thing is safe firearms handling.
3. Be sure the firearm is safe to operate. Just like other tools, firearms need regular maintenance to remain operable. Regular cleaning and proper storage are a part of the firearm’s general upkeep. If there is any question concerning a firearm’s ability to function, a knowledgeable gunsmith should look at it.
4. Use only the correct ammunition for your firearm. Only BBs, pellets, cartridges or shells designed for a particular firearm can be fired safely in that firearm. Most firearms have the ammunition type stamped on the barrel. Ammunition can be identified by information printed on the box and sometimes stamped on the cartridge. Do not shoot the firearm unless you know you have the proper ammunition.
5. Always Wear eye and ear protection appropriately. Firearms are loud and the noise can cause hearing damage. Firearms can also emit debris and hot gas that could cause eye injury. Shooting glasses and hearing protectors should be worn by shooters and spectators.
6. Never use alcohol or over the counter, prescription or other drugs while using a firearm. Alcohol, as well as other substance will likely impair normal mental or physical human functions.
7. Store firearms so they are not accessible to children or people who are not allowed to handle the firearm. Many factors must be considered when deciding where and how to store guns. A person's particular situation will be a major part of the consideration. Dozens of gun storage devices, as well as locking devices are available. However, mechanical locking devices, like the mechanical safeties built into guns, can fail and should not be used as a substitute for safe gun handling and the observance of all gun safety rules.
8. Certain types of guns and many shooting activities require additional safety precautions.
9. Regular cleaning is important for your gun to function properly and safely. Taking proper care of the firearm will also maintain its value and extend its life. Your firearm should be cleaned every time it is fired. A firearm that has been stored for a long period of time should also be cleaned before shooting. Accumulated moisture and dirt, or solidified grease and oil, can prevent the firearm from operating properly. Before cleaning your firearm, make sure that it is unloaded. The firearm’s action should be open during the cleaning process. Also, be sure that no ammunition is present in the cleaning area.