The Four Primary Rules of Firearm Safety: T.A.B.K.
Attention! The information on this page may save your life or the lives of your friends and family.
Treat every firearm as if it were loaded.
![Hunters carrying firearms side-by-side](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/2971/attachments/original/hunters-carry-side-side.jpg?1561651143)
Always point the muzzle in a safe direction.
![Hunters loading firearms](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/878/attachments/original/hunters-loading-safely.jpg?1519061591)
Be sure of your target, what is before and beyond your target.
![Shooting at an outdoor target with a backstop](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/431/attachments/original/handgun-aim-target.jpg?1489577738)
Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot.
![Hunter pointing a firearm](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/2974/attachments/original/hunter-rifle-finger.jpg?1561666440)