Owner’s Manual 2013
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BEFORE CHECKING FOR A BARREL OBSTRUCTION, BE
CERTAIN YOUR FIREARM IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED,
THERE IS NOT A LIVE SHELL IN THE CHAMBER AND THE
“SAFETY” IS IN THE ON SAFE POSITION.
Completely unload the firearm as described in Section 13. After
assuring yourself that the firearm is completely unloaded, open the
breech or action and look through the barrel to be sure it is clear of
obstructions. If an obstruction is seen, no matter how small it may
be, clean the bore with a cleaning rod and patch as described in
Section 21 ofthisowner’smanual.
10 BE ALERT TO THE SIGNS OF AMMUNITION
MALFUNCTION. IF YOU DETECT AN OFF SOUND OR
LIGHT RECOIL WHEN A SHELL IS FIRED, DO NOT LOAD
ANOTHER SHELL INTO THE CHAMBER.
If your firearm fails to fire, keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction
for a minimum of 30 seconds. Carefully open the action and remove
the shell from the chamber, and completely unload the firearm as
described in Section 13. If the primer is indented, the defective shell
should be disposed of in a way that cannot cause harm. If the primer
is not indented, your firearm should be examined by a qualified
gunsmith and the cause of the malfunction corrected before further
use. Glance down the barrel to make sure that there are no
obstructions in the barrel. If there is an obstruction, completely clear
the barrel before loading and firing again. Failure to follow these
instructions can cause extensive damage to your firearm and possible
serious injury to yourself and others.
11 NEVER INSERT A SHELL OF THE INCORRECT GAUGE
INTO ANY FIREARM.
The gauge of your firearm is marked on the slide and barrel. Store all
shells of different gauges in completely separate and well-marked
containers. Never store shells of mixed gauges in a common container
or in your pockets. See Section 9 for more information on the correct
ammunition for your firearm.
6 DROPPING OR JARRING A LOADED FIREARM CAN
CAUSE AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE.
This can occur even with the “safety” in the on safe position. Be
extremely careful while hunting or during any shooting activity, to
avoid dropping any firearm.
7 SHOOTING FROM ELEVATED SURFACES IS DANGEROUS.
Doing so may increase the risk of mishandling a firearm. The following
rules should always be observed. Always make certain that the surface
being used is safe and stable. Always make certain that your firearm
is unloaded when it is being taken up and down from the surface.
Always make certain that your firearm is not dropped from the surface,
or dropped while it is being taken up or down from the surface.
Remember, a loaded firearm may discharge when dropped, even with
the “safety” in the on safe position.
8 STORE YOUR FIREARM AND AMMUNITION SEPARATELY,
WELL BEYOND THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Take prudent safeguards to ensure your firearm does not become
available to untrained, inexperienced or unwelcome hands. Store
all firearms in secure, locked cases or a gun safe. Keep your
firearm unloaded when not in use. At all times, comply with local
and state laws.
For law enforcement and military personnel, refer to the procedures of
your department on storing your firearm.
9 BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS.
Mud, snow and an infinite variety of other objects may inadvertently
lodge in a barrel bore. It only takes a small obstruction to cause
dangerously increased pressures that can damage your firearm and
cause serious injury to yourself and others.