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Title: Firearm Safety


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Firearm Safety
  • Created by David Langin

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Why Have Firearm Safety?
  • To train students on the dangers of guns.
  • To properly educate students on how to use a
    firearm.
  • To educate students on when and where it is
    appropriate to use a firearm.

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Who Teaches Firearm Safety?
  • Firearm safety is usually taught by a law
    officer, either a police officer or a game
    warden.
  • Firearm safety could also be taught by parents or
    teachers, however this will probably not cover as
    much detail.

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Who Can Take Firearm Safety?
  • Anyone of any age can take firearm safety.
  • More and more females are beginning to take
    firearm safety classes.
  • Nearly 800,000 people take firearm safety courses
    each year.

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What Is Taught In Firearm Safety?
  • Basic rules of gun handling.
  • Dos and donts of firearms.
  • Where to use firearms.
  • Why you use firearms.
  • When to use firearms.
  • How to use firearms.

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Basic Rules for Handling a Firearm
  • Always point the muzzle away from yourself or
    someone else.
  • Do not walk around with your hand on the trigger.
  • Always store a firearm in a safe location with a
    lock on it.
  • Never store a loaded firearm.

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Dos and Donts of firearms
  • Never point a gun at anyone.
  • Never drive with a loaded firearm.
  • Never load a firearm until you are ready to shoot
    it.
  • Always keep your firearm clean, especially the
    inside of the barrel.
  • Always wear Orange while hunting so you can be
    spotted by other hunters.

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Where To Use Firearms
  • Firearms should only be used in a few locations.
  • Firearms can be used to target practice.
  • Firearms can be used for hunting, as long as it
    is in a safe and secure location.

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Why Use A Firearm
  • For those people who choose to use firearms, many
    use them for the simple enjoyment of target
    practicing and shooting skeet.
  • Other people prefer hunting with their firearms
    as long as it is in a safe and secure location.
  • Firearms should not be used as a means of
    self-defense.

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When To Use a Firearm
  • Use Firearms whenever it is appropriate.
  • Common sense should be applied at all times when
    firearms are present.
  • Do not use firearms on private land(unless it is
    your own land) or within the city limits.
  • Be certain that you are in a safe and secure
    location when firing your firearm.

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How To Use A Firearm
  • First make sure that your firearm has been
    properly cleaned.
  • Second, if you are in a safe location, put a
    bullet in the chamber, but remember to have the
    safety on and your hand off of the trigger.
  • Finally, aim the firearm in the direction of your
    target, remove the safety, and gently squeeze the
    trigger.

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Helpful Hints
  • Never mix drugs or alcohol with firearms, it can
    be a DEADLY combination.
  • Wear ear and eye protection if you feel it is
    necessary.
  • Always be sure to select the proper ammunition
    for the firearm that you are shooting.
  • Finally, just USE COMMON SENSE!!

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For More Information
  • Click on http//www.safetyon.com/index.htm
  • http//www.dnr.state.mi.us
  • http//www.nra.org
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