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Basic Rules for Gun Safety

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BASIC RULES



Rule # 1

Treat every weapon as if it were loaded. This rule will prevent unintentional injury to personnel or damage to property that could occur when handling or transferring possession of a weapon. Every firearm should be considered loaded until it has examined and proven otherwise. Upon receipt of the weapon, the chamber should be checked to ensure it is not loaded.

Rule # 2

Never point a weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot. This rule enforces the importance of maintaining awareness of the direction muzzle is aimed and reinforces positive identification of the target.
Rule # 3

Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until ready to fire. This rule also minimizes the risk of firing weapon negligently and also reinforces positive identification of the target.
Rule # 4

Keep the weapon on safe until you intend to fire. This rule enforces the use of the weapon's safety feature(s) and reinforces ID of the target.





STORAGE

Safeguarding Personal Items

  • Keep firearms out of reach of children, young adults, and persons with special needs.
  • Persons with special needs are those individuals who need support to maintain an adequate level of independence, or not self-sufficient with the loss of adequate support from caregivers.
  • Persons with felony convictions are not allowed by law to be in possession of firearms.
  • Keep firearms unloaded when not in use.
  • Keep firearms and ammunition stored in seperate lockable locations.
  • Properly store and secure firearms.
  • Locked storage cabinet, locker or weapon safe.
  • Gun racks with locks.
  • Portable carrying case with locks.
  • Safeguard firearms upon removal from home and/or during transport.
  • Always use a trigger lock when firearm is not being used.
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