Muzzle Control
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Dry Fire
Firing a bow or firearm without ammunition; can damage archery gear and must be done with caution...
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Safety Mechanism
A device on a firearm (e.g., lever, button) that blocks the firing pin or trigger to prevent acci...
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Clear Bore
Ensuring the barrel or bore of a firearm is free of obstructions before firing to prevent acciden...
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Unloaded Firearm
A firearm with no ammunition in the chamber or magazine; many states require firearms to be unloa...
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Circle of Safety
The area around a hunter where others should not stand when a firearm is loaded, preventing muzzl...
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Downrange
The area in front of the shooter where bullets or arrows travel; must remain clear for safety.
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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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4 Rules of Firearm Safety
The foundational guidelines: (1) Treat all guns as loaded, (2) Control the muzzle, (3) Finger off...
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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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