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NRA GUN SAFETY RULES






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NRA GUN SAFETY RULES

At the NRA, firearm education and safety is paramount—that’s why we offer a
variety of programs and services to promote the safe handling, use and storage
of firearms. Whether you’re a parent in search of information about firearm
safety in the home, a first-time gun owner, or an old pro looking to brush up on
your firearm handling skills, the NRA is here to keep you and your family safe.
Explore NRA’s fundamental rules of gun safety, as well as information how to
safely store a gun and good cleaning practices.

The fundamental NRA rules for safe gun handling are:

ALWAYS KEEP THE GUN POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION

This is the primary rule of gun safety. Common sense dictates the safest
direction, depending on different circumstances.

ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER UNTIL READY TO SHOOT

When holding a gun, rest your finger alongside the frame and outside the trigger
guard. Until you are actually ready to fire, do not touch the trigger.

ALWAYS KEEP THE GUN UNLOADED UNTIL READY TO USE

If you do not know how to open the action or inspect the chamber(s), leave the
gun alone and get help from someone who does.


WHEN USING OR STORING A GUN, ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE ADDITIONAL NRA RULES:

Know your target and what is beyond.

Be absolutely sure you have identified your target beyond any doubt. Equally
important, be aware of the area beyond your target. This means observing your
prospective area of fire before you shoot. Never fire in a direction in which
there are people or any other potential for mishap. Think first. Shoot second.



Know how to use the gun safely.

Before handling a gun, learn how it operates. Know its basic parts, how to
safely open and close the action and remove any ammunition from the gun or
magazine. Remember, a gun's mechanical safety device is never foolproof. Nothing
can ever replace safe gun handling.



Be sure the gun is safe to operate.

Just like other tools, guns need regular maintenance to remain operable. Regular
cleaning and proper storage are a part of the gun's general upkeep. If there is
any question concerning a gun's ability to function, a knowledgeable gunsmith
should look at it.



Use only the correct ammunition for your gun.

Only BBs, pellets, cartridges or shells designed for a particular gun can be
fired safely in that gun. Most guns have the ammunition type stamped on the
barrel. Ammunition can be identified by information printed on the box and
sometimes stamped on the cartridge. Do not shoot the gun unless you know you
have the proper ammunition.



Wear eye and ear protection as appropriate.

Guns are loud and the noise can cause hearing damage. They can also emit debris
and hot gasses that could cause eye injury. For these reasons, shooting glasses
and hearing protection should be worn by shooters and spectators.



Never use alcohol, over-the-counter drugs or prescription drugs before or while
shooting.

Alcohol, as well as any other substance likely to impair normal mental or
physical bodily functions, must not be used before or while handling or shooting
guns.



Store guns so they are not accessible to unauthorized persons.

Many factors must be considered when deciding where and how to store guns. A
person's particular situation will be a major part of the consideration. Dozens
of gun storage devices, as well as locking devices that attach directly to the
gun, are available. However, mechanical locking devices, like the mechanical
safeties built into guns, can fail and should not be used as a substitute for
safe gun handling and the observance of all gun-safety rules.



Additional Safety Precautions

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



Cleaning

Regular cleaning is important in order for your gun to operate correctly and
safely. Taking proper care of it will also maintain its value and extend its
life. Your gun should be cleaned every time that it is used.

A gun brought out of prolonged storage should also be cleaned before shooting.
Accumulated moisture and dirt, or solidified grease and oil, can prevent the gun
from operating properly.

Before cleaning your gun, make absolutely sure that it is unloaded. The gun's
action should be open during the cleaning process. Also, be sure that no
ammunition is present in the cleaning area.




ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Want to learn more? Explore the additional firearm training resources and
services offered by the NRA.

NRA FIREARM TRAINING

From beginner to developing competitor, the NRA Training Department develops
safe, ethical, responsible shooters. Get started today!

NRA SAFETY AND EDUCATION

The NRA offers resources and training to ensure the safe and effective use of
firearms as well as personal safety to avoid dangerous situations.

EDDIE EAGLE GUNSAFE® PROGRAM

The nation's leading gun accident prevention program that helps you teach your
child what to do if they ever find a gun.


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to educate shooters of all ages about the safe handling and storage of firearms.






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