Effective January 1, 2010, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife changed their guidelines for distance learning. Students are now required to spend a minimum amount of time on each course page before proceeding to the certification exam.

Click here to go to the latest version of the Today's Hunter in Oregon online course—the official hunter education course of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

The following course material is for reference only. Please go to the new course to complete your Oregon certification.

The Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety

	1. Muzzle—Control the direction of your muzzle at all times.
	2. Trigger—Keep your finger outside of the trigger guard until ready to shoot.
	3. Action—Treat every firearm as though it were loaded— open the action, and visually check to see if it is loaded. Firearms should be unloaded with actions open when not actually in use.
	4. Target—Be sure of your target, and what is in front of it and beyond it.
	5. Check your barrel and ammunition—Make sure the barrel and action are clear of obstructions, and carry only the proper ammunition for your firearm.
	6. Point a firearm only at something you intend to shoot—Avoid all horseplay with a gun.
	7. Don't run, jump, or climb with a loaded firearm—Unload a firearm before you climb a fence or tree, or jump a ditch.
	8. Never shoot a bullet at a flat, hard surface or water—During target practice, be sure your backstop is adequate.
	9. Store firearms and ammunition separately and safely—Store each in secured locations beyond the reach of children and careless adults.
	10. Avoid alcoholic beverages before and during shooting—Also avoid mind- or behavior-altering medicines or drugs.