To prevent a premature or unintended discharge of the firearm. It does NOT replace common sense.
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ANY mechanical system- including the safety on a firearm- CAN fail. This is the reason for the basic firearm safety rules- including "do not point a firearm at anything you do not mean to shoot." It is rare, but CAN happen.
It prevents the firearm from discharging before the shooter means to have it discharge.
Learning to, and handling a firearm in such a manner as to not cause unintended harm or damage.
To insure that a firearm is in safe condition to use.
Different places on different guns.
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To render the firearm incapable of firing.
When you do not intend to fire the weapon.
Consider every gun loaded
Can't be answered without knowing what caliber, intended use, make of firearm
Treat all weapons as if they are loaded.