The Four Primary Rules of Firearm Safety
Attention! The information on this page may save your life or the lives of your friends and family.
1. Always control the muzzle of your firearm.
Keep it pointed in a safe direction at all times.
2. Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to fire.
This is the best way to prevent an accidental discharge.
3. Treat every firearm as if it were loaded and keep it unloaded until ready to fire.
It might be, even if you think it isn't.
4. Know your target and what is beyond.
Know the identifying features of the game you hunt. Make sure you have an adequate backstop—don’t shoot at a flat, hard surface or water.
