Circle of Safety


The area around a hunter where others should not stand when a firearm is loaded, preventing muzzle sweep accidents.

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Field of Fire

The defined sector where a hunter can shoot safely without risking others; crucial in group hunts.

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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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Zone of Fire

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