- always treat every gun as if it is loaded.
- never point a gun at anything you do not intend to shoot.
- keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you are ready to fire. Booger hook off the bang switch!
- keep the gun on safe until you intend to shoot, but never trust mechanical safeties more than the safety between your ears
- Be sure of your target and know what is beyond it. Don't take a shot unless you're sure conditions are right.
Those 5 rules cover pretty much everything. The rest is specific to the firearm in question. It's a lot simpler than driving a car, but it is a new skill with equally dire consequences for carelessness.
This are all helpful tips, thanks :)