Muzzle Control

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

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

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

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

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

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

The area in front of the shooter where bullets or arrows travel; must remain clear for safety.

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

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

The core guidelines: treat every gun as loaded, muzzle in safe direction, finger off trigger unti...