Disclaimer: These pages are not intended as a complete course in gun safety and are not a substitute for formal, qualified instruction in the handling, use, or storage of firearms. The guidelines herein should be considered options to minimize the chance of an accident occurring in the home.
Helpful Safety Hints
- Read your instruction manual.
- Get proper training from a qualified instructor.
- Select the proper ammunition to use for your firearm.
- Avoid handling the gun when loaded.
- Keep your gun unloaded until ready to shoot.
- Keep your gun pointed in a safe direction.
- Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
- Keep your guns and ammunition safely secured when not in use.
A Parent's Guide to Gun Safety
- The Parents' Responsibility
- Talking With Your Child About Gun Safety
- Toy Guns vs. Real Guns
- What Should You Teach Your Child About Gun Safety?
- Where to Get Training
- Gun Owners' Responsibilities
NRA Gun Safety Rules
- Three Fundamental Rules For Safe Gun Handling
- When Using Or Storing A Gun, Always Follow These NRA Rules
- Cleaning
Types of Guns
Types of Magazines


