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Stephan P. Wenger, in his book Defensive Use of Firearms, has added a fifth rule, which states “maintain control of your gun.” My feeling is that this line of reasoning is more pertinent to gun ownership and storage than to range safety. It relates to the legal problems that can accrue from having your firearm fall into the wrong hands and end up being used in the commission of a felony offense like armed robbery, murder or the wrongful death of a minor. In many states, you can be charged as an accessory to that crime, the thought being that through your negligence, you facilitated the commission of the crime. Wenger’s fifth rule makes a lot of sense and all gun owners should be mindful of its implications. However, I choose not to include it as part of the original four rules. It goes without saying that proper and lawful gun storage of firearms by all gun owners is of the utmost importance at all times.

Is this weapon loaded or unloaded? It’s impossible to tell without checking the chamber. Thus the rule: Treat all weapons as if they are loaded!