Safety Guide

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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 Inc. 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.
WARNING
FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY GUIDELINES MAY CAUSE
INJURY OR DEATH .
SAFETY GUIDELINES
MUZZLE CONTROL
Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Never allow
your muzzle to point at anything that you do not intend to shoot.
Upon firing, the muzzle device releases high-pressure gas from it’s
ports that can damage objects or cause injuries, keep everything
away from the vicinity of the muzzle.
KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER
Keep your finger o the trigger and out of the trigger guard until
your sights are aligned on your target and you intend to fire.
ASSUME EVERY FIREARM IS LOADED
Always treat every firearm as if it were loaded. Look and feel for
an empty chamber. Do not trust the extractor to provide an empty
chamber.
KEEP YOUR SAFETY ON
Keep your safety on until your sights are aligned on your target and
you intend to fire. Please note that the safety lever will not rotate
into the “SAFE” position until the hammer is cocked.