Owner's Manual

3 WHENEVER YOU HANDLE ANY FIREARM, OR HAND IT TO SOMEONE,
ALWAYS OPEN THE ACTION IMMEDIATELY. VISUALLY CHECK YOUR
SHOTGUN’S CHAMBER.
Make certain it does not inadvertently contain
any ammunition. Always keep the chamber empty and the safety in the
“on safe” position unless shooting is imminent.
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DO NOT TRANSPORT ANY FIREARM LOADED. Keep all firearms unloaded
during transport, whether stored in a holster, gun case, scabbard or
other container.
5
HUNTING FROM ELEVATED SURFACES SUCH AS TREE STANDS IS
DANGEROUS.
Doing so may increase the risk of handling any firearm.
The following rules should always be observed by you and those you
hunt with: Always make certain that the stand being used is safe and
stable. Always make certain that your firearm is unloaded when it is
being taken up and down from the stand. Always make certain that
your firearm is not dropped from the stand, or dropped while it is
being taken up or down from the stand. Remember, a loaded firearm
may discharge when dropped.
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BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS. Do this for the safety of both your
gun and yourself. Mud, snow, and an infinite variety of other objects
may inadvertently lodge in a barrel bore. It takes only one small
obstruction to cause dangerously increased pressures that may damage
your gun and cause injury to yourself and to others.
BEFORE CHECKING FOR A BARREL OBSTRUCTION, BE CERTAIN NO LIVE
ROUNDS ARE IN THE CHAMBER. PLACE THE “SAFETY” IN THE “ON
SAFE” POSITION.
After assuring yourself that the firearm is
completely unloaded, again, open the breech or action and look
through the barrel to be sure they are clear of any obstruction. If an
obstruction is seen, no matter how small it may be, clean the bore
with a cleaning rod and patch as described later in “Cleaning and
Maintenance Suggestions” on page 23. Before the first firing, clean
the bore with a cleaning rod and patch, and wipe away any anti-rust
compounds in the action/chamber areas.
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