IHEA-USA reminds hunters of the 4 basic firearm safety tips as Mid-Season approaches.
In many states hunting season is close to reaching it's mid-point and Thanksgiving weekend is upon us. With families gathering many will take to the woods and fields to share in hunting traditions. IHEA-USA would like to take this time to remind hunters of the 4 Basic Firearm Safety Rules - to live by!

These are the Four Rules - and not guidelines that need to be obeyed at all times for a safe hunt, which is always a successful hunt.

1) Treat every firearm as if it were loaded.

2) Always maintain muzzle control and know where your firearm is pointed.

3) Keep your safety on and your finger out of the trigger guard until you are ready to shoot.

4) Be sure of your target and what is in front of and behind it.

These rules are not in any specific order, in fact they are all of equal importance.

For a video illustration of the Four Rules from hunter-ed.com click here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEaWcaJdi8o&feature=youtu.be




About IHEA-USA
The International Hunter Education Association (IHEA) - USA is the professional hunter education association affiliated with the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies and the 50 state fish and hunter education programs. The programs employ 57,000 instructors, many of whom are volunteers, that teach hunting and shooting safety and responsibilities throughout the United States.

Hunter Education courses train and certify more than 700,000 students annually. Since 1949, almost 44 million students have completed hunter education courses that cover firearm safety, bowhunting, wildlife management, field care of game, responsible hunting, landowner relations, wildlife identification, and much more.

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Media Contact:
Brad Heidel
Executive Director
Phone: 651-403-1772
Email: bheidel@ihea-usa.org