The Rifleman's Creed

Question 1

Introduction

Answer 1

This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine.

Question 2

Relation to Rifle

Answer 2

My rifle is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life. My rifle, without me, is useless. Without my rifle, I am useless.

Question 3

Purpose

Answer 3

I must fire my rifle true. I must shoot straighter than my enemy who is trying to kill me. I will…

Question 4

Our Dependability

Answer 4

My rifle and myself know that what counts in this war is not the rounds we fire, the noise of our burst, nor the smoke we make. We know that it is the hits that count. We will hit…

Question 5

Learning My Rifle

Answer 5

My rifle is human, even as I, because it is my life. Thus, I will learn it as a brother. I will learn its weakness, its strength, its parts, its accessories, its sights and its barrel.

Question 6

Treating My Rifle

Answer 6

I will guard it against the ravages of weather and damage as I will ever guard my legs, my arms, my eyes and my heart against damage. I will keep my rifle clean and ready. We will become part of each other. We will…

Question 7

Ending

Answer 7

Before God, I swear this creed. My rifle and myself are defenders of this country. We are the masters of our enemy. We are the saviors of my life. So be it, until victory is America’s and there is no enemy, but peace!