Firearm Safety Rules

Specialized bullets containing compounds that ignite upon impact; heavily restricted and generall...

Firing a bow or firearm without ammunition; can damage archery gear and must be done with caution...

The component in a firearm’s trigger group that holds the hammer or striker back until the trigge...

A firearm with no ammunition in the chamber or magazine; many states require firearms to be unloa...

The mechanism that loads, fires, and ejects cartridges (e.g., bolt, pump, lever).

A revolver feature where cocking the hammer or pulling the trigger automatically rotates the cyli...

Safety equipment for tree stand hunters allowing a controlled descent if they fall or need to exi...

A berm or structure behind targets designed to stop or catch bullets or arrows, ensuring a safe s...

Gear like earplugs or earmuffs that safeguard hearing from gunshot noise.

Bullets with hardened cores to penetrate armor or bulletproof materials; restricted or illegal fo...

The foundational guidelines: (1) Treat all guns as loaded, (2) Control the muzzle, (3) Finger off...

The gap between the cartridge base and the firearm’s breech face; improper headspace can cause ma...

Ensuring the barrel or bore of a firearm is free of obstructions before firing to prevent acciden...

The length of time ammunition remains reliable if stored properly (cool, dry conditions); extreme...

A key safety practice of always keeping a firearm’s muzzle pointed in a safe direction to prevent...

Keeping one’s finger off the trigger until the moment of firing; a cornerstone of firearms safety...

A device on a firearm (e.g., lever, button) that blocks the firing pin or trigger to prevent acci...

The slight movement or slack in a trigger before it releases, potentially affecting accuracy and ...

The position of the firearm’s safety device; “On” means the safety is engaged (cannot fire), “Off...

The area around a hunter where others should not stand when a firearm is loaded, preventing muzzl...

A harness or belt worn when in tree stands to prevent falls and serious injury.