Manual

ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR RIFLE’S CHAMBER BEFORE CROSSING A FENCE,

CLIMBING A TREE, JUMPING A DITCH OR NEGOTIATING OTHER OBSTA-

CLES.

Refer to pages 12 and 13 of this instruction book for instruc-

tions on the unloading of your rifle. Never place your loaded rifle on

or against a fence, tree, car, or other similar object.

WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING.

Unprotected,

repeated exposure to gunfire can cause hearing damage. Wear ear

protectors (shooting ear plugs or muffs) to guard against such dam-

age. Wear shooting glasses to protect your eyes from flying particles.

Allow proper distance (eye relief) between the scope and your eye

when firing a scoped rifle or shotgun. Always keep a safe distance

between the muzzle of your firearm and any persons nearby, as muz-

zle blast, debris and ejecting shells could inflict serious injury. Also,

wear eye protection when disassembling and cleaning your shotgun

to prevent the possibility of springs, spring-tensioned parts, solvents

or other agents from contacting your eyes.

DROPPING OR JARRING A LOADED GUN CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENTAL

DISCHARGE

even with the “safety” in the “on safe” position. Be

extremely careful while hunting or during any shooting activity, to

avoid dropping any firearm.

IF YOUR RIFLE FAILS TO FIRE, KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE

DIRECTION.

Hold this position for a minimum of 30 seconds.

Carefully open the action and remove the cartridge. If the primer is

indented, the cartridge should be disposed of in a way that cannot

cause harm. If the primer is not indented, your firearm should be

examined by a qualified gunsmith and the cause of the malfunction

should be corrected before further use.

BE DEFENSIVE AND ON GUARD AGAINST UNSAFE GUN HANDLING

AROUND YOU AND OTHERS.

Don’t be timid when it comes to gun

safety. If you observe other shooters violating any of these safety pre-

cautions, politely suggest safer handling practices.

BE CERTAIN YOUR RIFLE IS UNLOADED BEFORE CLEANING.

Because so

many gun accidents occur when a firearm is being cleaned, special

and extreme care should be taken to be sure your gun is unloaded

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