SAFETY

THE 4 RULESOF FIREARM SAFETY

1. ALWAYS TREAT EVERY FIREARM AS THOUGH IT IS LOADED.

The phrase “it’s unloaded” should never pass your lips and should never be trusted from someone else’s. Unless you are preparing to shoot, your first action with any firearm in all situations should be to point the muzzle in a safe direction, check the chamber, and clear the firearm.

2. ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.

It might help to think of the muzzle as a laser pointer—and everything it points toward is in danger. Never let the muzzle cover anything you’re not willing to destroy. Regarding the “safe direction”: don’t forget the possibility of a ricochet!

3. KEEP YOUR FINGER OUTSIDE THE TRIGGER GUARD UNTIL READY TO SHOOT.

The best way to prevent accidental discharge is to keep your trigger finger indexed along the frame of the firearm until your sights are on the target. Do not place your finger inside the trigger guard until you’re ready to pull the trigger.

4. ALWAYS BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT IS IN FRONT OF IT AND BEHIND IT.