These commandments should be etched in your memory forever. Let them govern your actions wherever and whenever you’re involved with firearms: in the woods, on the range, or in your home. Please take time to review and understand these rules.
- ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
- FIREARMS SHOULD BE UNLOADED WHEN NOT ACTUALLY IN USE.
- DON’T RELY ON YOUR GUNS SAFETY.
- BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT’S BEYOND IT.
- USE PROPER AMMUNITION.
- IF YOU GUN FAILS TO FIRE WHEN THE TRIGGER IS PULLED, HANDLE WITH CARE.
- ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING.
- BE SURE THE BARREL IS CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS BEFORE SHOOTING.
- DON’T ALTER OR MODIFY YOUR GUN AND HAVE IT SERVICED REGULARLY.
- LEARN THE MECHANICAL AND HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FIREARM YOU ARE USING.