If the following rules are adhered to you will reduce the possibility of a firearms related injury from occurring. Because anytime the human animal is involved there is the chance of an accident happening.

1. HANDLE ALL FIREARMS AS IF THEY WERE LOADED.
A firearm offers no guarantee that it is unloaded. Therefore, always treat each firearm with respect.

2. NEVER PULL THE TRIGGER UNLESS YOU ARE SURE OF YOUR TARGET.
Always be positive of your target and what is behind it prior to pulling the trigger.

3. WATCH WHERE YOU POINT YOUR FIREARM'S MUZZLE.
Control the direction of your firearm's muzzle at all times by pointing it in a safe direction.

4. MAKE SURE THE AMMUNITION MATCHES THE FIREARM.
Double check your ammunition to make sure it matches the gauge or caliber of the firearm.

5. ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE BARREL IS FREE OF OBSTRUCTIONS.
Before loading, check for obstructions in the barrel.

6. NEVER TAKE CHANCES WITH A LOADED FIREARM.
Unload your firearm before attempting to cross over any obstacle or hazardous terrain.

7. DON'T RELY ON YOUR FIREARM'S SAFETY.
Because a safety is a mechanical device, it could fail at any time. Always remember to place the safety back on immediately after the shot.

8. STORE FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION IN A SAFE PLACE.
Store firearms and ammunition separate from one another and out of the reach of children.   POPGUNS strongly recommends the diligent use of trigger locks when storing firearms. 

9. NEVER LOAD A FIREARM UNLESS YOU ARE READY TO USE IT.
Don't load your firearm until you are ready to hunt - and unload as soon as you are finished.

10. NEVER MIX ALCOHOL, GUNS AND AMMUNITION.
Alcohol and drugs impair judgment; never consume either before or during hunting or target practice.