Somerset Sportsman's Club Twenty Points

Twenty Points of Gun Safety.

1.	Treat every gun as if it were loaded.
2.	Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
3.	Carry guns safely.
4.	Keep your gun's safely on until ready to shoot.
5.	Unload guns when not in use.
6.	Keep actions open when not in use.
7.	Always use a case when transporting a gun to and from shooting areas.
8.	Be sure the gun barrel is free of obstructions.
9.	Carry only the correct size ammunition for the gun you are carrying.
10.	Be sure of your target before you pull the trigger.
11.	Know the identifying features of the game you hunt.
12.	Never point a gun at anything you do not intend to shoot.
13.	Never play games or horse around with guns.
14.	Never climb or jump with a loaded gun.
15.	Never pull a gun toward you by the muzzle.
16.	Never fire a bullet at water or other flat, hard surfaces.
17.	Make sure your backstop is safe and will stop your shot.
18.	Keep guns and ammunition out of the reach of children or unauthorized adults.
19.	Keep guns and ammunition stored separately in locked compartments.
20.	Avoid alcohol and drugs before and during shooting.