Gun Safety Rules

Never point a gun at anything you don't want to shoot; control the direction the muzzle is pointing.
Handle every gun as if it were loaded and cocked.
When picking up a gun or accepting one from another person, always open the action and make sure it is unloaded.
Before handing a gun to another person, open the action and make sure it is not loaded.
Be sure of your target before you shoot.
Make sure you have an adequate backstop. ALL ammunition is dangerous at ranges in excess of one mile.
Use only ammunition of the correct caliber, size and bullet shape.
Avoid ricochets by never shooting at water or any hard, flat surface.
Unload your gun before climbing or jumping over a fence or other obstacle.
Never climb into or out of a tree or tree stand with a loaded gun.
Never pull a gun toward you by the muzzle.
Do not consume alcoholic beverages before and during shooting.
Keep the barrel and mechanism clear of obstructions.
Unload all guns when you are finished shooting.
Protect guns and ammunition from unsupervised access by children.

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Courtesy of Remington Arms Company