Always store your firearms away from unauthorized persons
It is very important to store firearms in a safe place – ideally in a gun safe. You must make the firearm inaccessible to anyone who may not know how to operate it safely. This includes children, mentally disabled or elderly people with any form of dementia. In addition, ammunition should be stored separate from the weapon. All Hi-Point firearms come with a free gun lock. Please use it!
Always be sure the firearm is safe to operate
Before engaging in any type of shooting activity, be sure the firearm is safe to operate. This is especially important if the firearm has been in storage or otherwise unused for an extended period of time.
When cleaning a firearm, be sure no ammunition is present
The most common response after an accidental discharge is, "I was cleaning the gun, and it went off!" When cleaning a firearm, be sure there is NO ammunition present. Keep the ammunition in another room until you have finished cleaning the weapon and are ready to reload.
Never accept a loaded firearm
If you are offered a loaded firearm, DO NOT ACCEPT IT! Have the person handing it to you either unload it or place it down for you to retrieve. Either of these actions will help prevent an accidental discharge, which could cause injury or death.