Key Takeaways
- Treat every firearm as if it is loaded.
- Never point a firearm at anything you are not willing to destroy.
- Keep your finger off the trigger until you are on target and have made the decision to fire.
- Know your target and what is beyond it.
Why the rules matter
Every negligent discharge on record traces back to a violation of at least two of the four rules. Following all four makes an accident nearly impossible.