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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