Chip: are there any other safety rules you recommend
other than these three?
Chip: are there any other safety concerns when handling firearms you recommend?
rob: after the 3 Fundamental rules of Firearm handling
above, there are 8 other rules for using or storing a firearm.
the first one is important at a firing range but extremely
important when involved in hunting activities and that is
KnOW YOUr tarGet anD WHat iS BeYOnD. Many hunting
accidents could be avoided if everyone always looked at the
game as well as what is beyond the game before they pull the
trigger. it’s kind of like driving a car. You don’t just look at the
few feet in front of the car while moving you look there as well
as several hundred feet ahead at the same time.
rob: i have covered the Fundamental rules of Firearm
Safety and Handling the nra recommends for all individuals involved in shooting sports activities which as a Certified
range Safety Officer we watch closely on any range where we
are involved with the shooting activity. But, there are other
things the ladies of OWU should follow when involved in
hunting activities which they will learn about in an approved
Hunter education Course.
the next rule is to KnOW HOW tO USe tHe GUn SaFelY. i
know this is common sense but you should read the firearm’s
owner’s manual and be fully familiar with the operation to
load, unload, and fire your firearm. if in doubt, ask someone
familiar with that firearm, a gunsmith, or a nra Certified
instructor for help before you try and load and shoot the
firearm