The Four Laws of Firearms Safety

I don't think I've talked about these yet but I probably should have. The four rules (or laws) are:

1. All firearms are loaded. Always.
2. Never point a firearm at anything you are not willing to destroy.
3. Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target.
4. Be sure of your target and what is behind it.

There is an implied fifth rule, which is check everything for yourself and don't make assumptions. When someone hands you a gun at a gunshop or sporting goods store, check the chamber to make sure it is unloaded. Do this even if you saw the clerk check it before they handed it to you.

Those of you that are swift on the uptake may have noticed something. The four rules are redundant so in order for you to have a tragic accident you have to break more than one. That is a very important feature.

These and more can be found at the firearms glossary.