Firearms Safety

Question 1

Four Cardinal Rules of Firearms Safety

Answer 1

1. All guns are “loaded”
2. Point the muzzle in a safe direction (“Laser Rule”).
3. Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until you are on target and have decided to fire.
4. Be sure of your target and what is around it and behind it.

Question 2

The Laser Rule

Answer 2

Treat any weapon you handle like a laser gun with a beam that is always on -
Whatever the beam touches, IT CUTS THROUGH!
Develop your muzzle consciousness!

Question 3

Safe Direction

Answer 3

A ‘safe direction’ is defined as one in which if an unintentional discharge occurs, only minor property damage and NOT human injury will result.