Four rules:

1. Treat every weapon as if it were loaded.
2. Never point a weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot.
3. Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you intend to shoot.
4. Keep your weapon on safe until you intend to shoot.

Follow all four and you will never have an accidental shooting. These rules are so simple a child can learn them. For those too young to learn these rules we have Eddie Eagle's instructions to youngsters encountering unattended weapons:

1. Stop.
2. Don't touch.
3. Leave the area.
4. Tell an adult.

Firearms, like many things can be dangerous, but lack of proper training is what really makes them dangerous.

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Skippy- I was taught, and teach, a different variation of the four rules of gun safety. Mine leaves out your #4

1) there is no such thing as an unloaded weapon
2) never point your weapon at anything you don't want to destroy
3) don't put your finger on the trigger until you are ready to pull it
4) always know where your round will go if you miss your target

You have to violate at least 2 of the rules above to hurt someone.

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