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
A clearly defined area in which each hunter can shoot without risking others; critical for group ...
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