🔐 The 4 Universal Rules of Gun Safety: Explained and Illustrated

🔐 The 4 Universal Rules of Gun Safety: Explained and Illustrated

You bought a gun — now don’t be “that guy” at the range who gets side-eyed for sweeping muzzles or fingering triggers. These 4 universal rules are non-negotiable. They're not suggestions. They're gospel.

🧠 1. Treat Every Gun as if It’s Loaded

Even if you just unloaded it. Even if your friend unloaded it.
Assume it’s ready to go until you personally verify it isn't — twice.

"But it’s not loaded!" — Famous last words of negligent discharges everywhere.

🎯 2. Never Point Your Gun at Anything You're Not Willing to Destroy

Dogs, friends, drywall, your own foot — if you don’t want to lose it, don’t point at it.
Your muzzle should only touch what you’re ready to shoot.

☝️ 3. Keep Your Finger Off the Trigger Until You’re Ready to Shoot

Your trigger finger is not a finger rest. It stays along the frame until you’re on target and ready to fire.

👀 4. Know Your Target and What’s Beyond It

Bullets don’t stop just because you missed.
Always know:

• What you’re shooting
• What’s behind it
• And what could go wrong

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