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| Treat every firearm as if it were loaded. |
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| keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. |
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| keep the action open and unloaded. |
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| keep the safety "on" and your finger off the trigger. |
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| be sure the barrel of the firearm is clear of obstructions. |
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| check the chamber and the magazine every time you pick it up. |
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| only carry amunition appropriate for you firearm. |
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| Never point a firearm at anything you do not intend to shoot. |
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| agree to safe fields of fire for yourself and other hunting companions and never swing beyond your area |
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| positively identify your target and what lies beyond. |
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| make sure there is an adequate backstop when hunting or target practicing. |
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| Unload your firearm when climbing a tree, crossing a fence, jumping a ditch or traversing slippery or steep terrain. |
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| never pull a firearm toward you by the muzzle. |
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| be aware for the potential of richochet. |
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| Never shoot at a hard flat surface or water. |
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| unload firearms when not in use, leaving the action open. |
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| transport and carry firearms unloaded and cased when traveling to and from the field or target practice. |
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| store firearms and ammunition in separate places in locked compartiments. |
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| Store firearms and ammunition beyond the reach of children. |
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| Never use alchohol or drugs that can impair your judgment before or while shooting. |
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