Safety Guide

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3. To lock the bolt open, pull the charging handle rearward to
hold the bolt carrier to the rear (FIGURE 7-A). While holding
the charging handle rearward, depress the bottom of the bolt
catch (FIGURE 7-B). Release tension on the charging handle
and ensure the bolt is held open. Push the charging handle
forward until it latches (FIGURE 7-C).
FIGURE 7
CHARGING HANDLE
BOLT CATCH
B
C
A
4. With the bolt locked open, visually and physically inspect the
chamber and magazine well to ensure that it is empty of any
live ammunition (FIGURE 8).
PHYSICALLY AND VISUALLY
ENSURE THAT THE CHAMBER
IS EMPTY
FIGURE 8
5. Ensure the selector switch is on SAFE ( ). Always store the
rifle with the bolt forward in the closed position. Close the bolt
by pulling back on the charging handle and slowly allowing the
bolt to slide forward.