4 Rules of Firearm Safety
The foundational guidelines: (1) Treat all guns as loaded, (2) Control the muzzle, (3) Finger off trigger, (4) Be sure of your target and beyond.
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Firearm Safety Rules
The core guidelines: treat every gun as loaded, muzzle in safe direction, finger off trigger unti...
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Muzzle Control
A key safety practice of always keeping a firearm’s muzzle pointed in a safe direction to prevent...
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Trigger Discipline
Keeping one’s finger off the trigger until the moment of firing; a cornerstone of firearms safety...
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