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Firearms Safety Rules

  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)

  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)