Utah Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Criminal Identification

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FIREARM SAFETY TIPS

Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction
Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot
Always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use
Know your target and what is beyond
Be sure the gun is safe to operate
Know how to use the gun safely
Use only the correct ammunition for your gun
Wear hearing and eye protection as appropriate
Never use alcohol or drugs before or while shooting
Store guns so they are not accessible to unauthorized persons
Be aware that certain types of guns and many shooting activities require additional safety precautions