What is a basic safe gun handling rule?

Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.

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  1. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction ✔
  2. Always keep your finger on the trigger
  3. Always store guns loaded and unlocked

Why: Pointing the muzzle in a safe direction helps prevent unintended injury if a shot is fired.

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Answer: Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Pointing the muzzle in a safe direction helps prevent unintended injury if a shot is fired.

  1. Scouting America: Rifle Shooting www.scouting.org/merit-badges/rifle-shooting
    Explain the basic rules of safe gun handling that apply to all firearms
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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