2.13
Safeties
The job of the safety is
to prevent a firearm from
firing. When the safety is
"on",”the
gun should not be able to
fire. When the safety is
"off",”the
gun is ready to fire.
The safety is located in
different places on different
rifles. Also, the safety
moves in different directions
for the "on" position
with different firearms.
Be sure you know the location
of the safety and how
it works on your rifle! Use
the safety at all times.
Use your safety...but remember that some guns have
been fired accidentally even with the safety on! Never
test your safety with a loaded gun.
The safety is not a substitute
for common sense! You are
the only one who can really
keep a rifle, shotgun,
or handgun safe. Keep the
muzzle pointed in a safe
direction at all times. Keep
your fingers away from
the trigger until you are
ready to shoot. Keep the
chamber empty until you are
ready to shoot. You are
the best safety!
Safeties are mechanical devices that can fail.
You are the best safety that any firearm can
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Typical Location of Safeties
The red outlines indicate where safeties are
typically located on rifles.
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