Cooper's Four Rules of Gun Safety

Cooper's Four Rules of Gun Safety are essential guidelines for responsible firearm handling. They are: 1) Always treat every gun as if it’s loaded, even if you think it's not. 2) Keep your finger off the trigger until you’re ready to shoot. 3) Never point the gun at anything you don’t intend to shoot. 4) Be sure of your target and what’s beyond it before firing. Following these rules helps prevent accidents and ensures safe firearm use by maintaining awareness and control at all times.