Seven Steps for an Accurate Rifle Shot

1. Aim carefully.
2. Take a breath.
3. Relax.
4. Release your breath until you feel comfortable.
5. Squeeze the trigger slowly.
6. Watch the front sight.
7. Follow through.

Point a shotgun. Pull the trigger. Aim a rifle. Squeeze the trigger.

POINT a shotgun.
Focus your eye on the TARGET.

AIM a rifle.
Focus your eye on the crosshairs or front sights.

Shooting a firearm can cause immediate and permanent hearing loss and can damage your vision.

• When shooting any firearm, always wear properly fitting ear protection. For target practice, use an earplug or earmuff (or both) with a high Noise Reduction Rating (NRR). When hunting, use electronic or non-linear devices that allow normal or even enhanced hearing but block damaging levels of sound. For more information, visit the National Hearing Conservation Association website at www.hearingconservation.org.
• Also wear suitable eye protection, such as shooting glasses with high-impact lenses, when shooting to protect your vision.