Owner's Manual

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USER SAFETY WARNINGS & RESPONSIBILITY
IMPORTANT “SAFETY WARNINGS” — NOTE THE SYMBOL
These safety warnings are for your protection as well as the safety of
others. Disregarding information in this manual may result in serious
injury or death.
STOP! Do not attempt to load or use any firearm until you read and
understand the information contained in its owner’s manual. Before
handling your firearm, you should learn how it operates and how to
maintain it. This includes knowing its basic parts, how the manual
safety and other safety features operate, how to safely open and close the action
and how to safely load and unload ammunition from the firearm. Improper use
and handling is dangerous and could cause severe injury or death to you or
those around you. All users of the firearm must become thoroughly familiar with
the instructions in this manual.
Be certain this owner’s manual is available for reference and is kept with this
firearm if transferred to another party. If the manual is lost or misplaced, write
directly to Auto-Ordnance for a free replacement copy.
As the owner of a firearm, you must undertake the full-time
responsibility of safe firearm handling for your own safety and the
safety of those around you:
• Keep all firearms and ammunition out of the reach of children.
• Store your firearms and ammunition separately.
• Never store a loaded firearm.
• Never leave a loaded firearm unattended.
• Never transport a loaded firearm in a vehicle.
REMEMBER: A firearm’s safety lever is a mechanical device which can
never replace safe firearm handling. Safe firearm handling depends
on you!
Always point the muzzle of your firearm in a safe direction, regardless
of whether the firearm is loaded or unloaded. You should become
thoroughly familiar with the function and operation of this firearm and
the instructions supplied with it.
Always treat every firearm as if it were loaded. Give your firearm to
someone with the action open and safety in the “on” (safe) position
after you verify the firearm is unloaded. Insist on the same procedure
when receiving a firearm from someone else. Learn the location of all
the safety features of your firearm and how they operate.
You have a responsibility to obtain proper training on how to use and maintain
your firearm. Certified and reputable safety courses and instructions are offered
by The National Rifle Association (NRA) as well as by state and local organiza
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tions. You also have a responsibility to know and obey all local, state and federal
laws governing the use, possession and transportation of firearms.