Firearm Safety

Charter Arms are among the safest available today.
But safe firearms are only half of the story. Proper, safe handling of firearms is equally important. Please study the following basic safety rules. Learning and following these rules will help insure safe handling of firearms, and help prevent accidents.

As a responsible supplier of firearms, Charter strongly urges you to learn and practice the following safety guidelines. Additionally, we encourage you to complete an approved firearm safety training course.

Always treat every firearm as if it were loaded.

Think of it this way: "When the action is open the firearm is safe - When the action is closed the firearms is always to be considered loaded." Simply put, when the action is open the firearm can not be fired.

Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction.

A safe direction is any direction where an accidental discharge will not cause injury or damage. In a house or other type of building, the safest direction is angled down toward the floor with the muzzle of the weapon pointed toward a corner.

Always keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.

It feels natural to place your finger within the trigger guard. But this is an unsafe practice. The best place to rest the trigger finger is above the trigger guard along the frame of the firearm. The only time your finger should be on the trigger is when you are ready to shoot. Learning this habit will help prevent an accidental discharge.

Always know your target, backstop, and beyond.

It's always important to know what your target is, but it is just as important to know what lies beyond your target--and what is going to stop the bullet. You must remember, that a bullet can and will travel a considerable distance, and you are responsible for the actions of the bullet. It's important to get familiar with your ammunition. Some have more power or velocity than others, even when used in the same firearm.

Always store your firearms away from unauthorized persons.

It is very important to store firearms in a safe place. You must make the firearm inaccessible to anyone who may not know how to operate it safely. This may include children, the mentally disabled and elderly people with any form of dementia. In addition, ammunition should be stored separately from the weapon.

 

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