Firearm safety: what you need to know
The basic rules of firearm safety are integral for keeping gun owners safe from injury or accident. All Class A misdemeanors with a firearm, such as accidental or reckless discharging, can be punishable by fines up to $4,000, a year in jail, or both, in addition for what can be punishable according to the Uniform Code of Military Justice. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Van Syoc)