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DeeDee
02-08-2008, 20:00
Marine Corps News | LCpl. Thomas J. Hermesman | February 01, 2008
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Treat every weapon as if it were loaded.

Never point your weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot.
Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you're ready to fire. Keep the weapon on safe until you ready to fire.

Weapon safety rules are taken seriously and are strictly enforced. Marines and sailors are required to follow these important safety rules while in any situation where a weapon is present.
While on a rifle range safety is paramount, so when a safety hazard arises it must be handled quickly to ensure the safety of the personnel on the range.
When a Marine, firing on the range, experienced a seizure while on the firing line, HM3 Kevin Stapleton handled the situation like a hero, more (http://www.military.com/features/0,15240,161235,00.html)