1. always keep the gun pointed down range
2. always treat the gun as if it were loaded
for more, look up the 10 commandments of gun safety
IMPROVING ANSWER: Look up Cooper's 4 fundamental rules of gun safety.
ONE-- assume all guns are loaded all the time (treat them as if they were loaded even if you think they're not)
TWO-- Don't ever let the muzzle point at or even briefly sweep across any person or any thing you're not willing to shoot. (when handling or carrying the gun, keep the barrel pointed straight up at the sky or straight down at the ground, but don't let the barrel go sideways where it can point at other people).
THREE-- Keep your finger off the trigger (don't even lightly touch the trigger, not at all) until your sights are on the target AND you've decided to shoot it.
FOUR-- Know your target (what or who it is) and what lies beyond it (where will your bullet land?)
The people responsible for fire arms safety are the people who are handling the fire arms.
Rules for safe firearms handling and use are on gun safety tests.
The Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) was developed in partnership with the provinces and territories, national organizations with an ongoing interest in firearms safety, and many firearms and hunter education course instructors from across Canada. The content of this course is controlled and approved by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Canadian Firearms Program and was developed to meet the mandatory requirements of Section 7 of the Firearms Act.To be eligible to apply for a Possession and Acquisition Licence, classroom participation in the full CFSC is mandatory for first-time licence applicants. Once the course is completed, individuals will then have to pass the tests.Topics covered in the CFSC include:the evolution of firearms, major parts, types and actions;basic firearms safety practices;ammunition;operating firearm actions;safe handling and carry procedures;firing techniques and procedures;care of non-restricted firearms;responsibilities of the firearms owner/user; and,safe storage, display, transportation and handling of non-restricted firearms.
Gun safety courses provide education and training on the safe handling, storage, and operation of firearms. These courses aim to enhance knowledge about firearms, promote responsible gun ownership, and teach essential skills to prevent accidents, promote proper usage, and ensure the well-being of individuals and communities.
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