Instruction Manual

Holster in an emergency, but should not be relied upon for weapon retention. Light Bearing Holsters are only
compatiblewiththeXiphoslight.
NOTE: Do not attempt to holster a firearm backwards into a SERPA
®
holster. The front sight on certain
modelfirearmscanbecomelodgedontherailspringandimmobilizethefirearm.
4.2 Carrying a Firearm in Your SERPA
®
Holster
WARNING!:Noholstercancompletelysecureaweaponfromunauthorizedremovalorfallingoutduring
certain physical activities. It is your responsibility to receive training in, follow and regularly practice
proper weapon retention techniques and safety precautions at all times during use. Secure firearm in
holster with your hand during physical activity such as jumping, crawling, falling, climbing, running or
tumbling.Alwaysensureretentiondevice(s)is/areengagedbeforeengaginginsuchphysicalactivity.
•Alwayscarryfirearmsinthe“safe”position.Thismeansengaginganyexternalsafetyselectorinthesafe
modeandde-cockinganyexternalhammers.
•Nevercarryanygunwitharoundinthechamberorinacockedpositionunlessyouaretrainedtodosoand
the gun is designed to be carried this way
•Ifyourfirearmisnotequippedwithanexternalsafetyselector,donotattempttocarryafirearmwitha
cartridge in the chamber unless you are specifically trained by a qualified instructor in holstering, carrying
and drawing firearms in this manner and have a need to carry in this manner.
•TheSERPA
®
holster is uniquely designed to allow for carrying a firearm with the slide locked back during
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