How to Safely Cross a Fence With a Firearm

Gun owners who spend a lot of time outdoors have usually crossed plenty of fences. But it’s easy to get overconfident in your abilities. Crossing a fence or other obstacle the wrong way could lead to an accident — especially if you’re carrying a firearm. You could end up having a negligent discharge, damage someone’s property or cause an injury to yourself or others. Here's [...]

Safely Handling Misfire, Hang Fire and Squib Round Malfunctions

Most trigger pulls produce a familiar report. But the risks of misfire, hang fire and squib round malfunctions remain. Here's how to handle them safely. About Misfires A misfire is one of the most common types of malfunctions involving the cartridge. Whether you are hunting or at the range, you take aim and squeeze the trigger, expecting the familiar report of a shot. Yet while [...]

8 Accidental Discharge Risks According to Paul Harrell

The late YouTuber Paul Harrell was practically an institution when it comes to the online firearm community. Harrell was an active YouTube creator for over a decade, uploading more than 400 videos of educational content on the safe and lawful enjoyment of hunting and shooting sports. Harrell’s health declined in 2023, and he passed away in 2024, but his brother Roy has continued to maintain [...]

By |2025-09-15T19:01:57+00:00August 30, 2024|Outdoor Risks, Safety|

Safe Firearm Storage Tips

Safe firearm storage is an important part of being a responsible gun owner. Every year, a number of incidents occur due to improper storage. While these incidents are always unfortunate, many of them may be preventable. Whether you keep guns at home or have them with you on the go, here are tips to maximize safety and minimize the risk of an accident. Storing Firearms [...]

The Risk of Suicide at the Range

As a firearm business, you’re focused on the day-to-day details of running a successful business. For a club, the focus is similarly on smooth operations. But what happens if someone decides to commit suicide at the range or in your store? September is known as National Suicide Prevention Month, a time when awareness, causes and prevention of suicide are discussed around the country. Special resources [...]

By |2025-09-09T16:49:06+00:00September 19, 2022|Outdoor Risks, Risk Management, Safety|

Gun Cleaning Safety Tips

It's spring cleaning time for gun owners heading back outdoors and a perfect time to refresh your memory on some important gun cleaning safety tips. Follow these gun cleaning safety tips for a safer and more enjoyable summer with your firearms. 25 Gun Cleaning Safety Tips for a Safer Summer 1. First and foremost, follow the four A-C-T-T rules of gun safety at all times, [...]

By |2025-09-09T15:50:55+00:00May 9, 2022|Outdoor Risks, Risk Management, Safety|

10 Safety Tips for New Gun Owners

Over the last two years, an estimated 40 million guns were legally purchased in the United States. For many of these buyers, this was a first gun purchase. New gun owners enjoy the same firearm pastimes as others — including hunting, target shooting and training for personal protection. Like all gun owners, new gun owners have a responsibility to ensure they stay safe with their [...]

By |2025-09-09T15:11:38+00:00March 31, 2022|Outdoor Risks, Risk Management, Safety|

Conceal and Carry Laws by State

Conceal and carry laws are an important tool that exists to help ensure public safety. As a gun owner, you have an important responsibility to know and follow the conceal and carry laws where you live and visit at all times. Many gun owners may have questions about conceal and carry laws by state, as rules and regulations vary widely and permit reciprocity is not [...]

By |2025-09-09T15:08:40+00:00March 3, 2022|Outdoor Insurance, Risk Management, Safety|

Hunting Safety Education Tips

Statistics from the U.S. Department of the Interior show that hunting remains a popular sport for many. Each year, hunters venture out on more than 140 million hunting trips, pursuing a wide variety of wild game all across the United States. It's a lot of opportunity for learning and improvement. Your local State Fish and Game Department is a great resource for hunter safety education [...]

By |2025-09-09T14:57:52+00:00November 11, 2021|Outdoor Risks, Risk Management, Safety|

Fall Hunting Safety Tips

With a chill in the predawn air and the crunch of frosted leaves underfoot, there's nothing quite like hunting in the fall. It's a popular pastime for many, with more than 140 million hunting trips taken each year by some 12 million recreational hunters. Yet because there are so many enjoying the great outdoors this fall, it's important to take a moment to think about [...]

By |2025-09-09T14:54:27+00:00October 29, 2021|Outdoor Insurance, Risk Management, Safety|
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