When crossing a wire fence, unload your gun, place it on the ground under the lowest wire, with the muzzle facing away from you.

When crossing a fence, unload your gun and prop it against a fence post while you cross.

Bullets and BBS can bounce of rocks and other hard surfaces.

A ricochet can occur in any direction, even back at the shooter.

A ricochet can occur in any direct, except back at the shooter.

It is safe to shoot at water, since bullets cannot skip off water.

You should never shoot at water since bullets can skip off water.

A backstop is something used to stop a bullet, pellet or BB.

A backstop should be free of any hard objects that would cause a ricochet.

A backstop should contain hard objects to actually stop a bullet.

Be sure you can see your target and be aware of the area beyond your target.

When shooting on a range, you do not have to worry about what is beyond your target.

A gun should be cleaned after each use.

There is no reason to clean a gun after you used it if it was working ok.

Never use BBS that are dirty since they could cause a jam.