Law Enforcement Training Center
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4 RULES OF FIREARMS SAFETY
TREAT ALL FIREARMS AS IF THEY ARE LOADED. CLEARANCE CHECK EACH TIME YOU PICK IT UP.
1
ALWAYS POINT THE MUZZLE IN A SAFE DIRECTION, OR DIRECTION OF LEAST CONSEQUENCE.
2
KEEP YOUR FINGERS OF THE TRIGGER UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO SHOOT
3
ALWAYS KNOW YOUR TARGET AND WHAT'S BEHIND IT.
4
Using & Storing Firearms Rules
1
Be sure your firearm is safe to operate.
2
Know how to operate your firearm safely.
3
Use the correct ammunition for your firearm.
4
Never use alcohol or drugs before or while shooting.
5
Store guns so that they are not accessible to unauthorized persons or children.
6
Wear ear and eye protection when Firing Line is Hot.
7
Be aware that certain types of firearms and many shooting activities require additional safety precautions.
General Range Safety Rules
1
Know and obey the common range rules and commands.
2
Always know where others are.
3
Shoot only at authorized targets.
4
Immediately stop shooting upon hearing the "CEASE-FIRE" command.
5
Unload, open the action, ground, or bench all firearms during a cease-fire or when someone moves Downrange to the target area.
6
When two or more shooters are present, shooters shall consult each other before moving Downrange from the Firing Line.
7
Do not handle a firearm or stand at the Firing Line while others are Downrange.
8
Designate a Range Safety Officer when none is present or assigned.