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What is GunSmart? GunSmart is an advisory and awareness campaign developed by the New South Wales Police Force and the New South Wales DPI Game Licensing Unit to promote firearms safety to licensed firearms users. The objective of the program is for firearms licence holders to retain knowledge of firearms safety and practice firearms safety every time they handle a firearm. The GunSmart program will focus on reinforcing the basics of firearms safety to licence holders at key locations. These locations include retail outlets, shooting ranges and when firearms are handled, stored and transported.

On screen: How GunSmart are you? Do you know the 8 fundamentals of firearms safety?

The basic firearm safety principles have been summarized down to eight firearms fundamentals that must be followed each and every time a firearm is handled. Be safe! Be GunSmart!

The 8 fundamentals of firearms safety

  1. Treat every firearm as though it is loaded.
  2. Always point a firearm in a safe direction.
  3. Load a firearm only when ready to fire.
  4. Identify your target beyond all doubt and what is beyond it.
  5. Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to fire.
  6. Never rely on the firearms safety mechanism.
  7. Store and transport firearms and ammunition separately and safely.
  8. Never handle or use firearms when under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Firearm Chamber Safety Flags

An added safety measure that can be used to show that your firearm is unloaded and safe is by using a firearm safety flag. The firearm safety flag is made of soft plastic and will not damage the internal surface of your rifle. With a bolt open, slide the firearm safety flag up into the breech. The flag is in place instantly and visibly making the firearm safe for both the user and other people in the vicinity.

For more information on GunSmart or licensed hunting in New South Wales, please contact the DPI Game Licensing Unit. Be safe. Be GunSmart.

On screen: GunSmart
The NSW Firearms Safety Initiative
Contact the DPI Game Licensing Unit on (02) 6391 3750 or visit the DPI website www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/hunting

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