Gun safety I When you have to carry a gun in your daily job - for example, if you are a law enforcement officer -, security becomes the first and most important concern for you. A firearms instructor once said that "there are no accidents with guns - just idiots with a gun". There is a list of rules in gun handling - simple and easy to follow rules in order to avoid dangerous situations. - Don't put your finger on the trigger unless you want to shot the gun. This is the most important rule of the list - if you break all the other rules, but respect this one, you're not going to shot the gun, therefore you will not provoque a tragedy. Keep the index finger extended in the same direction of the barrel of the gun is a good habit. - Don't point the gun at nothing you don't want to shot. This includes - not exclusively - people, animals and other stuff. It is also important not shot to hard surfaces, such as metalic objects, or the floor or walls, because the bullet could bounce back. - There is no such thing as "unloaded guns". Treat every gun as if it's loaded - because maybe it is actually loaded. - There is no such thing as "toy guns". Treat every object with a gun shape like a real gun - because maybe it is actually a gun. - Guns require maintenance. Keep your gun clean and oiled, especially after shooting with it. - You are the only responsible of your gun. Don't let another people manipulate your gun - especially if they are not used to handle firearms. Of course, don't let children touch your gun! And don't let your arm out of your sight. If your gun is out of your sight, it must imply that it is kept under lock and key. - Train with your gun. If your labour imply carrying a gun is because is expected that you will use it when needed - so you have to be accurate at shooting in different situations. - Alcohol and guns can't mix. Of course, the same applies to drugs and guns.