Manual

Dan Wesson Firearms Revolver Instruction Manual
Large Frame and SuperMag Models
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TO FULLY AND SAFELY ENJOY SHOOTING YOUR DAN WESSON REVOLVER, WE URGE YOU TO CAREFULLY READ
THIS ENTIRE INSTRUCTION B O O K L E T B E F O R E ATTEMPTING TO LOAD AND USE THIS F IRE A R M.
CAUTIONS
1. Always treat your revolver as if it were loaded so that it's never fired accidentally when thought to be unloaded.
2. Never point your revolver at anything you do not intend to shoot; if fired accidentally injury, death or damage to property will be
prevented.
3. Make sure that chambers of the cylinder are empty. Keep fingers off the trigger and gun pointed In a safe direction.
4. Before loading be sure barrel and cylinder chambers are clear of obstructions. If obstructions are observed, clean revolver immediately.
5. Never pull trigger or place your finger in the trigger guard until you are aiming at a target and
ready to shoot.
6. Always keep the hammer forward and chambers empty until ready to shoot to eliminate risk of accidental discharge.
7. Always be absolutely sure of your target and the area behind it before you squeeze the trigger. A bullet could travel past your target up
to one and one-half miles.
8. Never shoot at a hard surface such as a rock, a tree, or a liquid surface such as water A bullet may ricochet in any direction to strike
you or an object you cannot see, causing injury, death or damage to property.
9. Make sure your backstop is adequate to stop and contain the bullet before beginning target practice.
10. When group firing. always have someone in charge to maintain safety control. Obey his commands immediately.
11. When carrying your revolver on a range, it should be empty and the cylinder should be open until prepared to fire. Keep revolver pointed toward
the backstop when loading, firing and unloading.
12. Never leave a loaded revolver unattended. It may be fired accidentally causing injury, death or damage to property.
13. If your revolver fails to function properly. stop firing immediately. Do not force a jammed cylinder mechanism, as a round may explode causing
serious injury, death or damage to your revolver.
14. Never leave your revolver loaded, cocked and ready to fire. This is extremely dangerous, as the revolver could be accidentally discharged
causing injury, death or damage to property.
15. Always check barrel condition prior to shooting and after every 100 rounds.
16. Always hold your revolver by the grip and keep both hands well clear of and behind the cylinder. Never hold it near the
cylinder ass very hot gasses and lead particles may be sprayed out around the cylinder, causing injury to your hands.
17. To eliminate the risk of accidental discharge, never walk, climb or follow a companion with your revolver cocked, ready to fire, or with the
hammer in any position other than forward. When hunting, hold your revolver so that you can always control the direction of the muzzle, even if
you slip and fall.
18. Always unload your revolver before allowing anyone else to handle it.
19. Never tack a target to a live tree as the bullet may rebound back directly at you or someone near you.
20. Never drink alcoholic beverages or take drugs before or while shooting.
21. Always seek a doctor's advice if you are taking medication to be certain you can handle your revolver safely.
22. Always wear ear protection when shooting or when in the vicinity of others who are shooting. Repeated exposure to high noise levels could lead
to long term hearing loss.
23. Always wear protective shooting glasses while shooting or in the range area.
24. Always make sure your revolver is not loaded before cleaning, storing, traveling or changing barrels, Always open cylinder before laying
revolver down or handing to another person.
25. Always store your revolver and ammunition in separate, locked containers, out of sight and reach of children,