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10 Commandments of Firearm Safety
3rd Commandment
Don't rely on your gun's safety.
Treat every gun as if it can fire at any time, whether or not
there's pressure on the trigger.
Your firearm has been carefully designed to maximize performance and
safety. However, a gun's safety is a mechanical device and, like any
mechanical device, it could fail.
Human error is a more likely reason for a gun safety to fail. By
mistake, you may think the safety is on when it really isn't. Or the
safety may have been disengaged without your knowledge. Or you could
think your gun is unloaded when there's actually a cartridge or
shell in it. A safety is not a substitute for common sense. It's
merely a supplement to your proper handling of a firearm.
Don't touch the trigger on a firearm until you are ready to
shoot. Keep your fingers away from the trigger when you're loading
or unloading. And don't pull the trigger when the safety is engaged
or positioned anywhere between safe and fire.
Read your instruction manual to understand the exact location and
operation of your firearm's safety. Even when the safety is on,
maintain control of your loaded firearm and control the direction of
the muzzle. In other words, don't rely on your safety to justify
careless handling. If your firearm's internal mechanisms are broken
or have been altered, your firearm may fire even when the safety is
on. Remember, you and your safe gun handling practices are your
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The Ten Commandments of Firearms Safety should be etched in your
memory forever. Let them govern your actions wherever and
whenever you're involved with firearms. In the woods. On the range.
Or in your home. Please take time to review and understand these
rules.
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