- Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction: never point a firearm at anyone or anything you don’t intend to shoot.
- Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot: keep your finger outside the trigger guard until you’re ready to fire.
- Always keep the firearm unloaded until ready to use: this includes keeping the action open. You can stop treating a gun as loaded when you’ve fully disassembled it for cleaning.
