NRA GUN SAFETY RULES

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    The fundamental NRA rules for safe gun handling are:

• Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.

• Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.

• Always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.

    When using or storing a gun, always follow these NRA Rules:

• Be sure the gun is safe to operate.

• Know how to safely use the gun.

• Use only the correct ammunition for your gun.

• Know your target and what is beyond.

• Wear eye and ear protection as appropriate.

• Never use alcohol or drugs before or while shooting.

• Store guns so they are not accessible to unauthorized persons.

• Be aware that certain types of guns and many shooting activities require additional safety precautions.

To learn more about gun safety, enroll in a NRA safety training or basic marksmanship course, NRA hunter clinic or state hunter education class.

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