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a clear, safe, unobstructed path for fire cases to be ejected. And also be sure they will not bounce
off a hard object and hit someone.
5. If your firearm has a mechanical malfunction while shooting, or if powder or gas emanates from it,
or if a cartridge case is bulged or ruptured, or if the sound of the fire is not quite right, DO NOT
CONTINUE SHOOTING. STOP IMMEDIATELY AND UNLOAD THE FIREARM. Then take the
firearm and ammunition to your gunsmith.
6. A loaded cartridge case that becomes jammed in a semiautomatic gun between the slide (or bolt)
and the barrel may be removed as follows: Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. First,
remove the magazine, and then pull the slide or bolt back. Hold it or lock it to the rear. Remove
the jammed case by shaking the firearm or pick it out with your fingers.
Unloading:
1. Be sure the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction.
2. After removing the magazine, be sure to clear the chamber
3. Do not assume a firearm is unloaded until you have visually checked it.
Transporting and storing your firearm:
1. Always keep your firearm unloaded when transporting it to and from shooting activities.
2. Store firearms and ammunition separately, preferably locked and secured. Keep firearms and
ammunition out of reach of children, untrained individuals or careless, unauthorized adults.