Golden Rules

1. Always treat the gun as loaded.
2. Always keep the gun as pointed in safe direction.
3. Always keep your finger straight and off the trigger untill you are ready to shoot.
4. Always keep the gun unloaded untill you are ready to use it.
5. Never point the gun anything you don't intend to destroy.
6. Be sure of your target and what is beyond it.
7. Learn the mechanical and handling characteristics of the gun you are using.
8. Always use proper ammunition.
9. Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions before loading and shooting.
10. If your gun fails to fire when trigger is pulled, hold your shooting position for several seconds; then with muzzle pointed in a safe direction, carefully unloaded the gun.
11. Don't rely on gun's safety to keep it from firing.
12. Be aware of your surroundings while handling guns, so you don't trip or lose your balance and accidentally point and/or fire the gun at anyone or anything.