Ten
Commandments of Shooting Safety
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Always check to see if the firearm is
loaded. Treat every firearm or bow with the same respect
you would show a loaded gun or cocked arrow.
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Always point the muzzle in a safe direction
- do not point a firearm or bow at anything you do not intend
to shoot. Never rest a muzzle on your toe or foot. Keep
your finger out of the trigger guard until you are ready
to shoot. Always keep the safety on until ready to fire.
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Be sure of your target and what is in
front of and beyond your target. Never take a shot at any
animals on top of ridges or hillsides. Never shoot a flat,
hard surface such as water, rocks or steel, because of ricochets.
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Unload firearms and unstring bow when
not in use. Store in cook, dry places. Store and transport
ammunition separately and under lock and key.
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Handle firearms, arrows and ammunition
carefully. Avoid horseplay. Never climb a fence or tree
with a loaded firearm or bows and arrows. Never look down
the barrel from the muzzle end. Carry a field cleaning kit.
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Know your safe zone-of-fire and stick
to it. When hunting, wear daylight fluorescent orange so
you can be seen from a distance or in heavy cover.
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Control your emotions when it comes to
safety. Show restraint and pass up shots which have the
slightest chance of being unsafe.
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Wear hearing and eye protection.
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Do not drink alcohol or take drugs before
or while handling firearms or bow and arrows.
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Be aware of circumstances which require
additional caution or safety.
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 No matter where you wade, always have an
escape route through shallow water in mind. Carry a wading
staff - fast water can sweep you off your feet.
Recognize your limits - do not exceed the
limits of your strength, agility and endurance.
If possible, do not use three-wheeled versions
of ATV Vehicles. (In 1988, Congress passed a bill banning
sale of these vehicles due to poor safety records.)
Always know where your flashlight is when
camping overnight.
Cook safely outdoors.
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