Safety Instructions

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Always follow the safety instructions for your safety and the safety of others.
1. Always handle your pistol as if it were loaded.
2. Never point your pistol at anything you do not intend to shoot.
3. Never take anyone's word that a gun is unloaded.
4. Always make sure that your pistol is not loaded before laying it down, or handing it to
another person.
5. Always keep and carry your pistol empty, with the hammer forward except when you
intend to shoot.
6. Never abuse your pistol by using it for any purpose other than shooting.
7. Never leave the pistol cocked and ready to fire unattended.
8. Before loading your pistol be sure that the barrel bore, chamber, and action are clean
and clear of obstructions. After shooting, clean the dirtied pistol as soon as possible.
9. Do not shoot the pistol, unless you are certain about the ammunition you are using. Do
not use unmarked or hand-loaded ammunition from an unknown source, ammunition
with a cracked, deformed or dented case or with a damaged bullet. Reloading is an
expert activity and incorrectly reloaded ammunition may be extremely dangerous. It may
result in heavy damage or destruction of the pistol and serious injury or death of the
shooter or other persons. Always use only clean, dry, original high quality commercially
manufactured ammunition, which is appropriate to the caliber of your pistol.
10. Never drink alcoholic beverages or take drugs before or during shooting.
11. Always wear safety glasses and ear protection when shooting.
12. Always keep the safety on when the pistol is loaded and cocked, until you are ready to
fire. Keep your pistol pointed in a safe direction when disengaging the manual safety.
13. Always keep clear and keep others clear of the ejection port.
14. Never squeeze the trigger or put your finger in the trigger guard until you are aiming at
a target and ready to shoot.
15. Always be absolutely sure of your target, and the area behind it, before you squeeze
the trigger. A bullet could travel through or past your target up to several hundred
meters.
16. Never shoot at a hard surface such as rock, or a liquid surface such as water.
17. Never fire your pistol near an animal unless it is trained to accept the noise.
18. Never indulge in "horseplay" while holding your pistol.
19. Failure to fire: In case of failure to fire hold the firearm keeping it pointed towards the
target, or a safe open area and wait 30 seconds. If a hangfire (slow ignition) has
occurred, the cartridge will fire within 30 seconds. If the cartridge does not fire, eject the
cartridge and examine it. If the firing pin indent on the cartridge is light, or non-existent,
have the firearm examined by a competent gunsmith.
20. Always make sure your pistol is not loaded before cleaning, storing or travelling.
Remove any unused ammunition from the pistol and store it in compliance with the law.