Safety Guide
BREECH CONVERSION KIT
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USE OF THIS MANUAL
Read this manual before you use or manipulate your Barrett product.
It is important that you understand the principles of safe gun handling
in general and the features of this product. This manual is not a
substitute for training from a qualified instructor. Important safety
topics are discussed in this chapter and throughout this manual. This
manual should remain with the product and it should be transferred
with the product to subsequent owners. Additional manuals can be
ordered from Barrett Firearms Manufacturing or can be downloaded
from the company website, barrett.net. Technical specifications are
subject to change without notice. Please ensure you have the most
updated revision of this manual by checking barrett.net. The revision
letter can be found on the back of this manual.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY GUIDELINES
MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH
AMMUNITION
Do not use hand loaded, re-manufactured, or surplus ammunition.
Always use new, clean, dry, properly stored, and correct caliber
ammunition from reputable manufacturers.
SAFETY DISTANCE
Bullets fired from this rifle may travel as far as 4 miles. Make
certain that you have an adequate backstop.
HEARING PROTECTION
Always wear adequate hearing protection when the rifle is firing;
wear both earplugs and shooting mus together for maximum
protection. This includes observers. Observers should always be
behind the shooter.
EYE PROTECTION
Appropriate eye protection should be worn when both shooting and
maintaining your rifle. It is normal for firing to generate airborne dust
and debris. Protect your eyes from solvents and uncaptured parts
under spring pressure while performing maintenance on your rifle.
WARNING