Thread: Firearms Safety -- 10 Rules of Safe Gun Handling

1. Continuously Keep The Muzzle Pointed In A Safe Direction

2. Guns Should Be Unloaded When Not Actually In Use

3. Try not to Rely On Your Gun's "Wellbeing"

4. Make sure Of Your Target And What's Beyond It

5. Utilization Correct Ammunition

6. In the event that Your Gun Fails To Fire When The Trigger Is Pulled, Handle With Care!

7. Continuously Wear Eye And Ear Protection When Shooting

8. Make sure The Barrel Is Clear Of Obstructions Before Shooting

9. Try not to Alter Or Modify Your Gun, And Have Guns Serviced Regularly

10. Take in The Mechanical And Handling Characteristics Of The Firearm You Are Using

That is a very useful list of rules for safety. I konow some people that have thier loaded always, "just in case" they say.