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30. IF YOU EXPERIENCE A FAILURE TO FIRE, ALWAYS HOLD
THE FIREARM, POINTING TOWARDS THE TARGET OR SAFE
OPEN AREA AND WAIT 30 SECONDS. If a hangfire (slow
ignition) has occurred, the round will fire within 30 seconds.
If round does not fire, cycle the bolt, eject the round and
examine the primer. If the firing pin indent on the primer is
light, off center, or nonexistent, have your firearm examined
by a competent gunsmith before continuing to fire. If firing
pin indent on primer appears normal (in comparison with
similar previously fired rounds), assume faulty ammunition;
segregate the misfired round from all other live ammunition
and empty cases, reload and continue firing.
NOTE 1: It is normal for a light firing pin indent to appear on
the primer of cartridges which have been fed into the
chamber but not fired.
NOTE 2: Dispose of any misfired rounds in accordance with
the ammunition manufacturer’s instructions.
31. NEVER USE YOUR FIREARM IF IT FAILS TO FUNCTION
PROPERLY, AND NEVER FORCE A JAMMED ACTION, as a
round may explode causing serious injury, possible death, or
severe damage to your firearm.
MALFUNCTION CAUTIONS