Manual

THE BASIC RULES OF SAFE FIREARMS ,HANDLING
1. LEARN THE MECHANICAL AND HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FIREARM
YOU ARE USING. Not aD firearms are the same. The method of carrying and handling
firearms varies in accordance with the mechanical provisions for avoiding accidental firing
and the various proper procedures for loading and unloading. Do not handle any firearm
without first haVIng thoroughly familiarized yourself with the particular type of flJ8arm you
are using and with safe gun handling procedures In ganeraL
2. ALWAYS KEEP THE FIREARM POlmD IN A SAFE DIRECTION.. A safe direction
means a direction which wili not permit a discharged buDet to strike a person, or to strike
an object from which the bullet may ricochet. A safe direction must take into account the
fact that a buDet may penetrate I WIn, ceiling, floor, window, etc., Ind stnKe a person or
damage property. Be sure of a s8fe buDet stop behind your target evan when operating the,
firearm without ammunition (dry.firingt. Nem let the muzzle of a fnarm point at any part
of your body or at another person. this Is particularly inportant when 10lding or unloading
a fIrearm. In the event of eecident81 firing, no injUry can occur 8S long IS the muzzle is
pointing In I s8fe direction.
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3. NEVER PLACE YOUR FINGER ON THE TRIGGER UNLESS YOU ARE READY TO
SHOOT. Make it a h8blt to '-know el8ctly where the muzzle of your gun'ls pointing
whenever you handle it Ind be sure thet you are always in control of the d'nctlon in which
the muzz18 is pointing 8Yen if you f8D or stumble. When receiving or hlndling a fn8rm,
always point the muzzle in a safe direction, opeh th8 action, and check the chamber to
ensure the fnarm Is not loaded even If you have Just watched others check that foarm.
When operetlng a firearm'. safety, point the muzzle In a safe dIrection and do not place your
finger on the trioger. ~~'
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4. ENSURE fiREARMS ARE UNLOADED WHEN NOT IN USE. Load your fnarm only
when you are in the field or on the target range or shooting are8, ready to shoot. Lock
firearms and ammunition securely In rIcks or clblnets when not In use. Store ammunition
safely, separate from firearms. Store your flrBarms out of sight of visitors and out of '-'ght
and reach of chUdren. The gun owner is responsible for ensuring that chUdren and persons
unfamiliar with firearms cannot gain access to firearms or ammunition.
6. BE SURE THE BARREL IS CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS BEFORE SHOOTING. Even
a bit of mud, snow, or excess lubricating DB or grelse In the bore may cause the barrel to
bulge, or even burst on firing, and can cause Injury to the shooter and bystanders. If you
are not sure the barrel Is clear, do not shoot the firearm. Be sure that you are using
ammunition of the proper caliber and loading for the gun you are using. Improper ammunition
can cause blockage or bursting of the firearm's barreL If tha report (sound of firingt or
recoU on firing seems weak or doesn't se8m quite right - CEASE FIRING IMMEDIATELY -
and check to be sure that nothing has become lodged in the barreL
6. BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET BEFORE YOU SHOOT. Don't shoot unless you know
elactly where your bullet is going to stnke. Don't point the firearm at anything you do nol
wish to shoot. Be sure of a safe buRet sto~ behind your target even when dry.firing witt
an unloaded gun. If you are in the field huntmg, do not fire at a movement or noise. Takl
the time to be ebsolutely certain of your target visually before you puD the trioger. Handll
an firearms as If they were loaded and ready to fire. Disengage the flrBarm's safety on~
when the firearm is pointed in a safe direction and you are 18ady to shoot.
Wear Safety Glasses and Ear Protection at all times when shooting I
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