Firearms Safety Rules + Additional

1. Treat every weapon as if it were loaded.
   (RESPECT: INHERENT DANGER OF FIREARMS)

2. Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you are ready to fire.
   (INTENT: SIGHTS ALIGNED ON TARGET, DECISION TO SHOOT MADE)

3. Never point your weapon at anything you do not intend to kill.
   (MUZZLE AWARENESS: ALWAYS POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION)

4. Know your target and what is beyond.
   (ACCOUNTABILITY: ENSURE NOTHING BEHIND YOUR TARGET YOU MAY HARM)

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

5. Unload and clear weapons prior to transferring custody
   (REDUNDANCY: PERFORM CLEARING ACTIONS BEFORE and AFTER)

6. Perform clearing procedure any time a weapon has left your control
   (VERIFY: IF THE ACCESS AND CONTROL OF A WEAPON HAS BEEN LOST - RECLEAR PRIOR TO ANY FURTHER ACTION)