Cardinal Rules

Question 1

What are the four cardinal rules of firearm safety

Answer 1

• treat all guns as loaded
• point the muzzle in a safe direction
• keep your finger outside the trigger guard until you are on target and have decided to fire
• be aware of your target and what is around it and behind it

Question 2

Definition of a safe direction

Answer 2

The definition of a safe direction is one in which if an unintentional discharge occurs only minimal property damage not human injury will result