Firearm Safety

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Firearm Safety

• Created by David Langin

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Why Have Firearm Safety?

• To train students on the dangers of guns.
• To properly educate students on how to use a
  firearm.
• To educate students on when and where it is
  appropriate to use a firearm.

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Who Teaches Firearm Safety?

• Firearm safety is usually taught by a law
  officer, either a police officer or a game
  warden.
• Firearm safety could also be taught by parents or
  teachers, however this will probably not cover as
  much detail.

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Who Can Take Firearm Safety?

• Anyone of any age can take firearm safety.
• More and more females are beginning to take
  firearm safety classes.
• Nearly 800,000 people take firearm safety courses
  each year.

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What Is Taught In Firearm Safety?

• Basic rules of gun handling.
• Dos and donts of firearms.
• Where to use firearms.
• Why you use firearms.
• When to use firearms.
• How to use firearms.

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Basic Rules for Handling a Firearm

• Always point the muzzle away from yourself or
  someone else.
• Do not walk around with your hand on the trigger.
• Always store a firearm in a safe location with a
  lock on it.
• Never store a loaded firearm.

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Dos and Donts of firearms

• Never point a gun at anyone.
• Never drive with a loaded firearm.
• Never load a firearm until you are ready to shoot
  it.
• Always keep your firearm clean, especially the
  inside of the barrel.
• Always wear Orange while hunting so you can be
  spotted by other hunters.

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Where To Use Firearms

• Firearms should only be used in a few locations.
• Firearms can be used to target practice.
• Firearms can be used for hunting, as long as it
  is in a safe and secure location.

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Why Use A Firearm

• For those people who choose to use firearms, many
  use them for the simple enjoyment of target
  practicing and shooting skeet.
• Other people prefer hunting with their firearms
  as long as it is in a safe and secure location.
• Firearms should not be used as a means of
  self-defense.

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When To Use a Firearm

• Use Firearms whenever it is appropriate.
• Common sense should be applied at all times when
  firearms are present.
• Do not use firearms on private land(unless it is
  your own land) or within the city limits.
• Be certain that you are in a safe and secure
  location when firing your firearm.

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How To Use A Firearm

• First make sure that your firearm has been
  properly cleaned.
• Second, if you are in a safe location, put a
  bullet in the chamber, but remember to have the
  safety on and your hand off of the trigger.
• Finally, aim the firearm in the direction of your
  target, remove the safety, and gently squeeze the
  trigger.

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Helpful Hints

• Never mix drugs or alcohol with firearms, it can
  be a DEADLY combination.
• Wear ear and eye protection if you feel it is
  necessary.
• Always be sure to select the proper ammunition
  for the firearm that you are shooting.
• Finally, just USE COMMON SENSE!!

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For More Information

• Click on http//www.safetyon.com/index.htm
• http//www.dnr.state.mi.us
• http//www.nra.org