Below are the most quoted gun safety rules
Three Rules for Safe Gun Handling from the NRA
- 1. Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
- 2. Always Keep your Finger off the trigger until Ready to Shoot
- 3. Always Keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.
Jeff Cooper’s 4 Rules of Firearm Safety
- 1.Always treat firearms as if they are loaded at all times.
- 2. Never point a firearm at something you are Not willing to destroy.
- 3. Keep your Finger off the trigger until your sights are on your target.
- 4. Always be sure of your target and what is beyond it.