June safety month is here

by Mescalero Apache Tribe | June 4, 2024 10:06 am

The month of June is dedicated to firearm safety, and we are asking YOU to join the initiative.

By taking the pledge you’re making a commitment to adhere to the four fundamental rules of firearm safety.

1. Treat every firearm as if it’s loaded: Always assume your firearm is loaded, even if you have previously checked it. Never take anyone’s word that a firearm is unloaded. Always check yourself with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and your finger is outside the trigger guard away from the trigger.

2. Never point the muzzle at anything you are not willing to destroy: Always point the muzzle in a safe direction, away from yourself and others—where, if the gun were to accidentally fire, it wouldn’t damage or injure anyone or anything.

3. Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are aligned on the target, and you are ready to fire: This means keeping your finger outside the trigger guard until you have your sights aligned on the target.

4. Always be sure of your target and what’s beyond it: This includes making sure nothing is behind your target that you don’t want to destroy.

TAKE THE PLEDGE HERE[1]

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