FIREARMS SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU. 
MAKE NO MISTAKE ABOUT IT!

"From the time an individual picks up a firearm, that individual shooter becomes a part of a system over which that shooter has complete control. The shooter is the only part of the system that can make a gun safe - or unsafe... You must constantly stress safety when handling firearms, especially to children and non-shooters... Don't be timid when it comes to gun safety. If you observe anyone violating any safety precautions, you have an obligation to suggest safer handling practices... Firearms safety is up to you. Make no mistake about it."

•     Always Keep the Muzzle Pointed in a Safe Direction
•     Firearms Should be Unloaded when not Actually in Use
•     Don't Rely on Your Gun's "Safety"
•     Be Sure of Your Target and What's Beyond It
•     Use Correct Ammunition
•     If Your Gun Fails to Fire When Trigger is Pulled, Handle with Care
•     Always Wear Eye and Ear Protection When Shooting
•     Be Sure the Barrel is Clear of Obstructions Before Shooting
•     Don't Alter or Modify Your Gun, and Have Guns Serviced Regularly
•     Learn the Mechanical & Handling Characteristics of the Firearm You are Using

 Courtesy of Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturer's Institute, Inc.

NEVER RELY COMPLETELY ON YOUR SHOTGUN’S SAFETY FUTURES.
ALWAYS TREAT THE SHOTGUN AS IF IT WERE LOADED AND READY TO FIRE. ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE OF YOUR SHOTGUN PIONTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
REMEMBER, FROM THE MOMENT YOU PICK UP THE GUN YOUR LIFE AND THE LIFES OF OTHERS DEPEND ON YOU.
!!! THINK SAFTY FIRST !!!