DNR Reminds Hunters of Four Basic Firearm Safety Rules

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters to practice firearm safety throughout hunting season.

The DNR encourages hunters to follow four primary firearm safety rules:

1. Always point the muzzle in a safe direction.
2. Treat every firearm with the respect due a loaded gun.
3. Be sure of the target and what is in front of it and beyond it.
4. Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot.

Firearm safety is an important part of responsible hunting and helps protect hunters and others in the field.

For Indiana hunting information, visit wildlife.IN.gov/hunting-and-trapping.