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Safety is Priority One with Firearms

Managing Risk in Your Life | By Rob Wilson

Original Article Posted on Flagstaff Business News |

There are four fundamental safety rules that apply to all firearms, all of the time.  Lt. Col. Jeff Cooper developed these rules to keep you and those around you safe. They are:

  1. Treat every firearm as if it’s loaded.
  2. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
  3. Keep your finger off the trigger until you’re ready to fire.
  4. Know your target and what is beyond it.

Read the full article on Flagstaff Business News. 

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