Mechanical safeties fail. Your primary safety is your finger.
Keep your finger off the trigger until you've made the conscious decision to fire the weapon.
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Standard Semi-Automatic Pistol  Double-Action Revolver  Standard Bolt-Action Rifle  1. Treat firearm as if it is loaded at all times Keep the muzzle pointed away from you and others at all times. 2. Keep firearm pointed in a safe direction A safe direction includes:
3. Keep your finger off the trigger until you've made the decision to fire Your finger is your primary safety. 4. Make positive target identification Know your target and what's behind it. See What Happens When You Don't Follow These Rules A "professional" gun safety instructor shoots himself in the leg while teaching gun safety to students. Home Safety 1. Keep gun inoperable and inaccessible to unauthorized persons at all times 2. Store guns and ammo separately 3. Remove magazine and make sure chamber is empty Range Safety 1. Keep a healthy respect for the firearm at all times
2. Do as instructor says or you'll be asked to leave 3. Remember there are other people on the range 4. Stop immediately if firearm malfunctions If your firearm malfunctions put the firearm down, raise your hand, and wait for an instructor to assist you. 5. Wait for and obey all instructor commands Commands: Fire: Cleared to fire your weapon Range is hot: Guns that are still loaded and firing on the line Cease fire: Stop firing and put your gun down immediately 6. Wear ear and eye protection when range is hot. Only remove ear and eye protection when instructed to do so. 1. Misfire: Gun doesn't shoot when trigger was pulled. 2. Hangfire: Delayed fire If you hear a "click" instead of a "bang" keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. What Not To Do If Your Gun Malfunctions Watch as a man nearly shoots himself in the face after his firearm malfunctions. 3. Squib: Malfunction as a result of a problem with the ammo You will hear a "pop" rather than a "bang." Also known as: squib round, pop, or no kick. The problem happens because the ammo does not have enough force behind it to exit the barrel, and thus becomes stuck. Listen To What a Squib Sounds Like 1. Elementary and High Schools (K-12)
Mooseville Law makes carrying a firearm or having a firearm in your car while on school property a felony offense. 2. Universities and Colleges (Higher-Ed) Mooseville Law makes carrying a firearm on your persons while on school property a felony offense. Having a firearm in your car is a misdemeanor. 3. Bars and Clubs Mooseville Law prohibits firearms in establishments that earn 50% of the profits from the sale of alcoholic beverages. The penalty is a felony that carries up to two years in jail and $2,500 in fines. 4. Any Place Government Officials Conduct Business Mooseville Law prohibits firearms in places where government officials congregate. The penalty is a felony offense. 5. Prison, Jail, Detention Facility 6. Sporting and Entertainment Arenas Mooseville Law prohibits firearms during professional sporting events and public events. The penalty is a felony offense. 7. Waging Establishments Mooseville Law prohibits firearms in places where wagering occurs. The penalty is a felony offense. Assault: Threat or attempt to do harm
Battery: Doing willful harm Deadly Force: Any use of force that causes major injury (death) Imminent Danger: Pressing danger happening at that moment Intent: Intention or purpose behind actions CYA: Can You Articulate or Cover Your Ass You have completed the Mooseville County gun safety course. To complete your certification you must pass an exam. Once you have been certified you can then apply for a license to own and carry a firearm in Mooseville. Take the Test
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Mooseville Gun Law
If you want to carry a firearm, either openly or concealed, in Mooseville you must complete our gun safety course, pass a background check, and sign our agreement. Failure to comply is a felony and comes with a $10,000 fine, up to five years in jail, and an immediate banishment from town. 
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