Universal Gun Safety Rule #1: Treat all guns as though they are always loaded and always perform a clearance check every time you pick one up.

Universal Gun Safety Rule #1

Universal Gun Safety Rule #2: Never point your gun at anything that you are not willing to destroy!

Universal Gun Safety Rule #2

Universal Gun Safety Rule #3: Keep your finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard until you are on target and have made the decision to shoot!

Universal Gun Safety Rule #3

Universal Gun Safety Rule #4: Always be sure of your target and beyond!

Universal Gun Safety Rule #4

Source: USCCA