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The Fundamental NRA Rules For Safe Gun Handling Are:
 

 
1. ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
This is the primary rule of gun safety. A safe direction means that the gun is pointed so that even if it were to go off it would not cause injury or damage. Always watch and observe where the muzzle or front end of the barrel is pointed at all times.

 


2. ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
When holding a gun, rest your finger on the trigger guard or along the side of the gun. Until you are actually ready to fire, do not touch the trigger at ALL. (Look at the photos below from the NRA)

 
3. ALWAYS keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.
Whenever you pick up a gun, immediately engage the safety device if possible, and, if the gun has a magazine, remove it before opening the action and looking into the chamber which should be clear of any and all ammunition. If you do not know how to open the action or inspect the chamber then leave the gun alone, do not touch it and find someone that does.

When using or storing a gun, always follow these NRA rules:

 

  • Know your target and what is beyond.
    Be absolutely sure you have identified your target beyond any doubt. Be aware of the area beyond your target and what is in the surrounding are whete you are shooting.

     

  • Know how to use the gun safely.
    Before handling a gun, learn how it operates. Know its basic parts, read the owners manual before handling the gun or before range time. Learn how to safely open and close the action and remove any ammunition from the gun or magazine. A gun's mechanical safety device is never foolproof and may some time fail. Nothing can ever replace safe gun handling practices. 

     

  • Be sure the gun is safe to operate.
    Just like other items, guns need regular maintenance to remain operable and safe. Regular cleaning and correct storage are a part of the gun's general upkeep. If there is any question concerning a gun's ability to function, find a knowledgeable gunsmith and have them check the gun before using it. 

     

  • Use only the correct ammunition for your gun.
    Cartridges or Shells designed for a particular gun can only be fired safely in that gun that it is for. Most guns have the ammunition type stamped on the barrel, slide and sometimes the frame. Ammunition can be identified by information printed on the box and sometimes you will find it stamped on the cartridge base. Do not shoot the gun or ammunition unless you know you have the proper ammunition for that gun.

     

  • Wear eye and ear protection as appropriate.
    Guns are very loud and the noise can cause hearing damage. Ask most avid shooters. They can also emit debris and hot gas that could cause eye injury. These are the reasons, shooting glasses and hearing protectors should be worn by shooters and spectators near by. (No Exceptions)

     

  • Never use alcohol or over-the-counter, prescription or other drugs before or during shooting.
    Alcohol, as well as any other medications likely to impair normal mental or physical bodily functions, they must not be used before or while handling or shooting guns.

 

 

 

 

  1. Store guns so they are not accessible to unauthorized persons.
    Many factors must be considered when deciding where and how to store guns. A lot of people do not think about this until an accident happens. There are lots of gun storage devices, as well as locking devices that attach directly to the gun, or they are built into the firearm. Mechanical locking devices, like the mechanical safeties built into guns, can fail and should not be used as a substitute for safe gun handling     and the observance of all gun safety rules.

 

 

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    Cleaning
    Regular cleaning is important in order for your gun to operate correctly and safely. Taking proper care of it will also maintain its value and extend its life. Your gun should be cleaned every time that it is used.

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    A gun brought out of prolonged storage should also be cleaned before shooting. Accumulated moisture and dirt, or solidified grease and oil, can prevent the gun from operating properly. Always use your firearm's manual for reference.

  • Before cleaning your gun, make absolutely sure that it is unloaded. Also that the gun's action should be open during the cleaning process and inspected twice. Be sure that there is no ammunition present in the cleaning area. 

 

 

 

 *More information here can be found on NRA's Website for reference  http://www.nrahq.org/education/guide.asp