Know Your Target And What’s Beyond It

Make absolutely certain that you have identified your target beyond any doubt. Of equal importance is being aware of the area beyond the target. This means looking over your prospective area of fire, including to the side as well as behind your target, before you take a shot. Never fire in a direction in which there are people or the potential for any other type of accident. Be aware of the possibility of a ricochet, especially when shooting at metal targets or around farm machinery.