I joined a rifle club way back when I was 12 years old. Besides getting to shoot once a week at the State Police indoor range, we always spent a few minutes each week to discuss gun safety in general.
One discussion was on gun safety rules. After discussing some rules [probably something from NRA] we [12 to 15+ years olds] came up with these rules.
Gun Safety Rules
1. Handle every gun as if it were a loaded gun.
2. Never point a gun at anything you do not want to shoot.
3. Never handle a gun unless you know how to operate it.
4. Check every gun you touch immediately to determine if it is loaded. [Don’t trust anybody].
5. Know your gun and ammunition.
6. Know your target, background and ricochets.
7. Keep action and barrel clean and clear.
8. Keep every gun unloaded at all times except while target shooting or hunting.
9. Always keep in mind safe ways to carry and handle a gun to protect yourself and your friends in case of unexpected stumbles, falls and bumps.
10. Obey all range commands instantly
11. Be willing to teach gun safety, but avoid people with poor gun safety. [A friend with poor gun safety is hardly a friend.]
12. Alcohol and gunpowder do not mix.
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