1. Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. This is the primary rule of gun safety. A safe direction
means that the gun is pointed so that even if it were to go off it would not
cause injury or damage. The key to this rule is to control where the muzzle or
front end of the barrel is pointed at all times. Common sense dictates the
safest direction, depending on different circumstances.
2. Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready
to shoot. When holding a gun, rest your finger on the trigger guard
or along the side of the gun. Until you are actually ready to fire, do not touch
the trigger.
3. Always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use. Whenever you pick up a gun, immediately engage the safety
device if possible, and, if the gun has a magazine, remove it before opening the
action and looking into the chamber(s) which should be clear of ammunition. If
you do not know how to open the action or inspect the chamber(s), leave the gun
alone and get help from someone who does.
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