I’m glad my career Army dad and the Boy Scouts taught me gun safety at a young age. I still remember the principles. Always assume every gun is loaded. Always check for yourself. Always control the direction of your muzzle. Keep your finger off of the trigger until you are ready to fire.
I have a healthy respect for guns.
And don’t point your weapon at anything you don’t intend to shoot. And don’t put your finger on the trigger unless you intend to pull it (the trigger, not the finger - whole different point to that last).
Colonel, USAFR