Basic Firearms Safety

Firearms safety is your top priority… first and always!

You are responsible for your actions! FIREARMS SAFETY RULES Know the condition of your firearm at all times. (All guns are loaded). Always keep the muzzle of the firearm pointed in a safe direction. Never point the muzzle at anything you are not prepared to destroy or buy. Finger off the trigger (outside of the trigger guard) until your have your sights on target and you’ve made a conscience decision to press the trigger. Know your target and what is beyond it. You are responsible for your actions!

1. Know the condition of the weapon at all times (assume it’s loaded) Clearing (unloading) and checking your firearm Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction Remove the ammunition and source (magazine) for semis 1st Work the action several times to confirm nothing is in the chamber Visually inspect the chamber Ask someone else to verify the chamber is clear Inspect it again! Leave the action open – Insert a chamber flag Place the firearm on the bench pointed in a safe direction or in the holster.

Chamber Flags / Holsters

2. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction at all times. Muzzle must be pointed in a safe direction at all times. “Flagging” someone or something happens when your muzzle crosses something that you don’t to destroy or buy! Flagging happens when people get lazy, and apathetic. You own your safety and that of those around you.

“On Target, On Trigger. Off Target, Off Trigger” 3. Finger off the trigger Finger is ALWAYS off the trigger, along the frame (and out side of the trigger guard) until you’ve made a decisions to shoot. “O. T. O. T.” “On Target, On Trigger. Off Target, Off Trigger”

Note: Trigger fingers are straight along the frame of the shotgun Note: Trigger fingers are straight along the frame of the shotgun. Safety is on!

Finger off the trigger, muzzle pointed into the berm during the reload.

4) Know your target and what is beyond You must know where you’re sending the round. You “own” every round you send down range. If unsure of the back stop don’t shoot. Negligent discharges (unintended firing events) happen and can have serious consequences!

Firearms safety is a “lifestyle” choice.

Safe Storage Define: 1) How you will safely store your firearms to ensure unauthorized people do not have access. 2) How quickly you want access to the firearm. 3) How resistant you want the storage to be Storage options include: Gun Safes Cable locks Trigger Locks Ammo / Firearms locked in separate containers

Ammunition Selection Make sure the ammunition / cartridge you are using is the proper caliber for your firearm. DO NOT shoot a cartridge that is not a caliber match for the gun you are shooting.

You are responsible for your actions! FIREARMS SAFETY RULES Know the condition of your firearm at all times. (All guns are loaded). Always keep the muzzle of the firearm pointed in a safe direction. Never point the muzzle at anything you are not prepared to destroy or buy. Finger off the trigger (outside of the trigger guard) until your have your sights on target and you’ve made a conscience decision to press the trigger. Know your target and what is beyond it. You are responsible for your actions!

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