Manual

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Loading:
1. Be sure the muzzle is pointing in a safe direction when loading the firearm
2. Do not load or unload a firearm in a confined space such as a vehicle or building other than a
well-constructed shooting range. In an enclosed area there is not usually a safe direction in which
to point the firearm, and if accidentally fired, there is a great risk of causing personal injury or
property damage.
3. Clean all oil and grease from the chamber before loading, and be sure nothing is obstructing the
barrel. Any obstruction in the barrel may cause the barrel to bulge or burst when firing it, or
otherwise damage the firearm or injure the shooter and bystanders.
Firing:
1. When cocking a firearm, keep your finger off the trigger and point the muzzle in a safe direction.
2. Never carry a cocked firearm around or leave it unattended! A cocked firearm will fire with the
slightest pressure on the trigger. If you fall or the firearm is dropped, or someone hits it, an acci
dental firing may occur.
3. When firing a semi-automatic gun, keep your fingers, hand, face and all other parts of your body
away from the ejection port, or any other part of the slide (or bolt) when it is moving. The shooter
will not be injured if the firearm is held and fired at arms length.
4. Be sure no one is standing where they may be struck by an empty cartridge case. Ejected cases
are hot and may cause burns, cuts or eye injuries (if no eye protection is worn). Be sure there is