Safety & Maintenance Instructions
DDM4
®
/ DD5
®
MANUAL P 5
3.0
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Regardless of your experience level, we urge you to read this entire instruction manual
carefully.
BASIC RULES FOR FIREARM SAFETY
1. ALWAYS treat every rearm as if it were loaded.
a. Never take anyone else’s word that a rearm is unloaded.
b. Always visually inspect the chamber (and magazine, if equipped) yourself
to ensure that the rearm is completely unloaded even if you just witnessed
someone else perform this safety check.
c. Always remove the magazine and lock the bolt to the rear before laying down
or handing someone a rearm.
d. Do not load your rearm until you are ready to shoot.
2. NEVER point the muzzle of a rearm at anything you do not wish to destroy.
a. Always pay close attention to the direction of your muzzle at all times when
carrying your rearm.
b. Always unload your rearm before navigating difcult terrain (i.e., fence
crossings, hills, rocky or loose terrain, tree stands, etc.,).
3. ALWAYS keep your nger off the trigger until your sights are on the target.
a. Keep your nger on the receiver or trigger guard until ready to re.
4. ALWAYS be sure of your target and beyond before ring.
a. Understand what is behind your target should the bullet pass through.
b. Understand where the bullet will go should you miss your target.
c. Make sure your backstop is adequate to stop your bullets and large enough
to accommodate for any misplaced shots.
d. Never shoot at or near rocks, hard surfaces, water, or any other area which
may cause a ricochet or make your bullet go off course and cause injury,
death, or damage.
5. NEVER leave your rearm unattended or unsecured.
a. Someone, including a child, may pick up and cause damage, injury, and
death with your rearm.
b. Always instruct children and others in your household to respect rearms
and stress all aspects of rearm safety.
• Refer to a qualied instructor for help in training and supervise all
activities closely.
c. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR FIREARM!
WARNING: IF YOU TOUCH THE TRIGGER, YOU MUST EXPECT THE FIREARM
TO FIRE. YOUR CAREFUL ADHERENCE TO THE SAFETY RULES CAN AVOID
AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, AND YOU WILL THEREBY AVOID ACCIDENTAL
INJURY AND DEATH. YOU ARE FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFE USE OF THE
FIREARM AND FOR ANY DAMAGE, INJURY, OR DEATH CAUSED WITH IT.
WARNING: THIS FIREARM MAY DISCHARGE WHEN A ROUND IS FED INTO
THE CHAMBER OR IF IT IS DROPPED/JARRED VIOLENTLY REGARDLESS OF
THE POSITION OF THE SAFETY SELECTOR AND WITHOUT THE TRIGGER BEING
PULLED. THEREFORE, EXTRA CARE AND STRICT ADHERENCE TO THESE
INSTRUCTIONS BY THE FIREARM USER IS MANDATORY FOR MINIMIZING THE
RISK OF ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE, INJURIES, AND DEATH.