Dry Fire


Firing a bow or firearm without ammunition; can damage archery gear and must be done with caution in firearms.

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Bowhunter Education


A specialized hunter safety course focused on archery gear, shot placement, and ethical recovery.


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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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