Firearm Safety
Most hunting-related incidents occur when a hunter either forgets the basic rules of firearm safety or behaves in a careless manner. Look at incident reports involving hunters and you'll likely note one or more of the following mistakes:
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Pointing the MuzzleThe opening in a barrel where ammunition exits after being fired. of a firearm at someone
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Not identifying target carefully and what lies beyond it.
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Not keeping finger out of trigger guard and off trigger until ready to shoot.
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Assuming that a firearm is unloaded and not handling it safely.
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Stumbling or falling while carrying a loaded firearm
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Falling while climbing into/out of position
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Assuming that a firearm is unloaded when crossing a fence
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Jumping over a ditch or creek with a loaded firearm
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Transporting a loaded firearm in a motorized vehicle
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Swinging out of a safe zone of fire into another hunter's zone.
Avoid making those kinds of mistakes by observing the following rules of safe firearm handling.
