Hunter safety tips

Treat all guns as loaded
Keep the muzzle in a safe direction at all times
Be sure of your target and beyond before you pull the trigger
Be sure the barrel and action are clear of obstructions and you have the right ammo
When carrying a gun in a motor vehicle and not shooting, carry the gun unloaded, action open, safety on
Never point a gun at anything you don't want to shoot
Always unload a gun before you climb a fence, a hill, or tree or jump a ditch. Never pull a gun toward you by the muzzle
Never shoot at a flat hard surface or water; think about ricochet
Store all guns and ammo locked separately out of reach of children
Avoid alcoholic beverages and mood altering drugs before and during shooting

When carrying a firearm, keep your finger outside the trigger guard
Don't handle any firearm if you are not totally familiar with it
Do not hand to someone or take a gun from someone before making sure that you verified it was unloaded and the cylinder or action is open
Be sure of your target and beyond before you pull the trigger. Remember, a .22 caliber round will travel a mile
More accidents are caused by careless firearm handling. If you are cold, warm up, if you are tired , give up
Hunters must make positive identification of game
Most important is color of clothing worn big game hunting. Do not wear camouflage or brown. You must be seen by other hunters. Wear outer garments of blaze orange
When hauling firearms to a tree stand, firearms must be unloaded and the action open. Before using a haul line, make sure the muzzle is pointed down.
A keen eye and steady hand may get you a big buck but following the safety rules will get you home safe

South Shore 2023