10 Commandments of Firearm Safety
10th Commandment
Learn the mechanical and handling characteristics of the firearm you are using.
Not all guns are alike. They have different mechanical
characteristics that dictate how you should carry and handle them.
Anyone who plans to use a firearm should first become totally
familiar with the type of firearm it is and the safe handling
procedures for loading, unloading, carrying, shooting and storing
it.Before you even unpack your new Remington firearm, read the
instruction manual from cover to cover and familiarize yourself with
the different component parts of the gun. Then read, understand and
follow the ten commandments of safety.
Shoot Sober
There's one other rule that must be followed when handling firearms.
In fact, respect for this rule is necessary in order to effectively
practice the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety. The rule is: SHOOT
SOBER!
Alcohol, drugs and guns are a deadly combination. Never consume
anything that would even mildly impair your judgment or physical
coordination when you're using a firearm. A staggering percentage of
the shooting accidents that occur every year involve alcohol or
drugs. Be smart. Shoot sober and stay alive. |
