Safety & Maintenance Instructions
DANIEL DEFENSE
®
DELTA 5
TM
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 is 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
(ie. 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 REGARDGLESS 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.
2.0 | PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT: THIS DANIEL DEFENSE PRODUCT IS POTENTIALLY LETHAL! IT
IS CLASSIFIED AS A FIREARM OR DANGEROUS WEAPON BY THE BUREAU OF
ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES.
IMPORTANT: READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE USER MANUAL BEFORE
REMOVING THE FIREARM FROM ITS PACKAGE. YOUR SAFETY AND THE
SAFETY OF OTHERS REQUIRES YOU TO FOLLOW THE BASIC ADVICE ON THE
PROPER HANDLING AND FUNCTIONING OF THIS DANIEL DEFENSE FIREARM.
WARNING: IF THIS FIREARM IS CARELESSLY OR IMPROPERLY HANDLED,
UNINTENTIONAL DISCHARGE COULD RESULT AND COULD CAUSE INJURY,
DEATH, OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
NOTICE: Daniel Defense shall not be responsible for any injury, death, or damage to
property resulting from any intentional, unintentional or accidental discharge of the
rearm, or from any rearm function when used for any improper purpose for which it
was not designed. Daniel Defense will not honor claims involving the rearm which
resulted from careless or improper handling, unauthorized use and/or adjustment or
unauthorized part(s) replacement, corrosion, neglect, or the use of improper-caliber
ammunition, or the use of ammunition other than original high-grade, commercially
available ammunition in good condition, or any combination thereof. Daniel Defense
will not honor any such claims involving the rearm for any reason or cause when
such claims are made by the second or subsequent owner.
IMPORTANT: BEFORE THE FIREARM LEFT THE DANIEL DEFENSE FACILITY
IT WAS CAREFULLY INSPECTED AT EVERY STAGE OF THE MANUFACTURING
PROCESS, BUILT BY HAND BY TRAINED DANIEL DEFENSE ARMORERS, TESTED
BY A DANIEL DEFENSE QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTOR, AND PROPERLY
PACKAGED. DANIEL DEFENSE CANNOT CONTROL THE PRODUCT AFTER
IT LEAVES THE DANIEL DEFENSE FACILITY; AS SUCH, PLEASE CAREFULLY
EXAMINE THE FIREARM, AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE, TO ENSURE THAT
IT IS UNLOADED AND UNDAMAGED. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER AND/OR
DISTRIBUTOR WILL BE PLEASED TO ASSIST YOU IN ANY SUCH EXAMINATION
AND ANSWER ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS THAT YOU MAY HAVE.
The instruction manual should always accompany the rearm. If you lend, give or sell the
rearm, be sure that the manual goes with it. Be sure to comply with all relevant federal
and local regulations and laws governing the rearm’s proper possession and use.
If unfamiliar with rearms, seek further advice through safe-handling courses run by your
local gun clubs, NRA-approved instructor, or similar qualied organizations.