Safety Rules for Hunting
1. Never point a firearm or bow unless you are ready to hunt. You must control the direction of weapons at all times. Do not put your finger on the trigger unless you are ready to fire. You could easily fall with your finger on that trigger and this could lead to devestation.
2. Never rest a muzzle on your foot. Never look down the barrel of a gun. Never jump or run holding a firearm. Never horseplay with firearms, concentrate on what you are doing. Accidents happen to often by horseplaying and it could be serious.
3. Never fire your firearm if you realize that it is unsafe. Always make sure that your taget is a game animal. Always be aware of your surroundings. Many people are injured or even killed by accidents in hunting every year.
4. Be in control of your emotions. Do not let excitement lead to carelessness. Remember to keep the gun safety on when not in use. Never drink alcohol while hunting, it could lead to poor judement and poor coordination. If you are not in control, your huning trip could turn out to be a tradgedy.
5. Never shoot at water, rocks, or steel. This could cause a ricochet. The bullets could come back toward you.
6. When not in use keep your firearm unloaded.
7. Wear protection for your eyes and ears. Firearms make a lot of noise and can be deafening. Protection for your eyes is important especially in the woods, limbs from trees and falling debris could blind you.
Written by Shannon Farlouis
Writer/author for Triond, Associated Content, Helium, and Bukisa.
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