Second Rule of Firearms Safety

Never point the muzzle of a firearm at anything you are not prepared to destroy.

You should never cover anything or anyone, including yourself, with the muzzle of a firearm unless you are prepared to accept lethal or other potentially destructive consequences. This rule applies to ANY firearm at ALL times whether it is loaded or not.


As in the first rule, this rule must also be consistently applied. When this rule is followed religiously any lethal or destructive consequences can be virtually eliminated should the firearm discharge. Unfortunately, this rule is routinely violated in retail gun stores, on television and in movies.

If you are in proximity to someone who is in possession of a firearm and they point the muzzle in your direction you need to MOVE OUT OF THE LINE OF FIRE IMMEDIATELY. In most states, simply pointing a gun in the direction of another is considered to be a FELONY whether the gun is loaded or not.