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24. NEVER ATTEMPT TO FIRE IF WATER IS IN THE BARREL.
Water can accumulate if your firearm is exposed to heavy
rain or fog. Open the bolt and allow water to drain before
firing. Clean a wet firearm as soon as possible.
25. NEVER SHOOT AT A HARD SURFACE SUCH AS ROCK, OR A
LIQUID SURFACE SUCH AS WATER. A bullet may ricochet and
travel in any direction to strike you, others around you, or
even an object you cannot see, causing injury, death, or
damage to property.
26. NEVER DISCHARGE A FIREARM NEAR FLAMMABLE
MATERIAL. Flame and sparks erupt from the firearm when
discharged. They can start a fire or cause flammable liquids
and gases to explode.
27. NEVER FIRE YOUR FIREARM NEAR AN ANIMAL unless it is
trained to accept the noise; an animal’s startled reaction
could injure it or cause an accident.
28. NEVER INDULGE IN “HORSEPLAY” WHILE HOLDING YOUR
FIREARM as it may be accidentally discharged.
29. NEVER WALK, CLIMB, OR FOLLOW ANOTHER PERSON
WHEN YOUR FIREARM IS COCKED AND READY TO FIRE to
eliminate risk of accidental discharge. Hold your firearm so
that you can always control the direction of the muzzle and
keep the safety selector lever set to “SAFE.”