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 firearm as if it were loaded.
2. Never point your firearm at anything you do not intend to shoot at. Also never point a
firearm at anybody even in fun.
3. Never take anyone's word that the firearm is unloaded.
4. Always make sure that the firearm is not loaded before laying it down or handing it over
to another person.
5. Always store or carry your firearm empty, with the striking mechanism forward except
when you intend to shoot.
6. Never abuse the firearm by using it for any purposes other than shooting.
7. Never leave a firearmunattended.
8. Prior to loading the firearm ensure the barrel, chamber, and action are clean and clear
of obstructions. If the firearm becomes excessively dirty during firing clean it
immediately. Always clean the firearm after use.
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 clean and dry original high quality commercially
manufactured ammunition, which corresponds to the caliber of the firearm.
10. Never drink alcohol or take drugs before and during shooting.
11. Whenever practical always wear safety glasses and ear protection while shooting.
12. Always keep the safety applied when the pistol is loaded with a cartridge in the chamber,
until you are ready to fire. Keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction when disengaging
the safety.
13. Always keep the ejection port clear of obstructions and people.
14. Never pull the trigger or put your finger within the trigger guard unless you are aiming
at a target and ready to fire.
15. Always make absolutely sure of your target and the area behind it before pulling the
trigger. The bullet can pass through or past the 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 near an animal unless it is trained to withstand the noise.
18. Never indulge in "horseplay" while holding the firearm.
19. Failure to fire: In case it fails to fire, hold the firearm keeping it pointed in a safe direction
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 the firearm is not loaded before cleaning, storing or travelling.
Remove any unused ammunition from the pistol and store it in compliance with the law.