Firearm Safety
By: Bradey Sorenson & Joe Gross
Intro
By reading the following flyer you will learn the rules of firearm safety and how to prevent injuries and casualties. Firearms are a serious matter, and if treated incorrectly, could harm you or others. You will see the results of improper care and proper care. This contains facts and statistics that will give you a different outlook on life.
Correct way to transfer gun over fence
Do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The wrong way to transfer gun over fence
Not this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Or your face will disappear!
Don't be careless!!
Facts
- Every day, more than 80 Americans die from gun shot wounds
- 47% of all males own a firearm
- 40-45 million adults own a handgun
- 67% of all gun owners say they have their guns for protection
- 66% of all gun owners say they have their guns for target shooting
- 58% say they have them for hunting
Rules of Prevention
Rules of Prevention (cont.)
1. "Treat all guns as if they were loaded"
2. "Do not point the muzzle at anything that you are not willing to shoot"
3. "Do not put your finger on the trigger until your sights are on the target and you are willing to shoot"
4. "Be sure of your target and what's beyond it"
5. Don't mess around with your guns even if you think they are not loaded