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Even if you think a gun is unloaded, it could still be loaded, and you should always handle it as if it might be. Always double and triple check.
Never point the muzzle of any firearm at anything you are not willing to defend against:
This means you should never point a gun at yourself, others, or anything you don't intend to shoot, even if it's unloaded!
Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target and you are ready to shoot:
Your finger should rest high and away from the trigger guard until your sights are on target and you're ready to shoot.
Be sure of your target and what is beyond it, between you and it, and around it:
Before you squeeze the trigger, you must be absolutely certain that you know what your target is, what is behind it, what is around the target, and what is between you and the target.



