Owner’s Manual 2009

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your firearm’s muzzle in an unsafe direction. See Section 9 for
instructions on the operation of this firearm’s “safety.”
Remember, safe gun handling does not stop with your firearm’s
mechanical “safety” devices, it starts there. Always treat this firearm
with the respect due a loaded, ready-to-fire firearm.
Some firearms do not have a mechanical safety. Many target firearms,
lever-action firearms and rifles do not have manual “safety”
mechanisms. Therefore it is critical to read and understand the
owner’s manual for every firearm which explains the safe operation
of the firearm.
While it is a good idea to “test” your firearm’s mechanical “safety”
periodically for proper function, never test the “safety” while your
firearm is loaded or pointed in an unsafe direction.
3 WHENEVER YOU HANDLE ANY FIREARM, OR HAND IT TO
SOMEONE, ALWAYS OPEN THE ACTION IMMEDIATELY
AND VISUALLY CHECK THE FIREARM’S CHAMBER AND
MAGAZINE TO MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE FIREARM IS
COMPLETELY UNLOADED.
Make certain the firearm does not inadvertently contain any
ammunition. Always keep the chamber empty and the “safety” in
the on safe position unless shooting is imminent.
If your firearm is equipped with a detachable magazine, be aware that
removing the magazine does not mean your firearm is completely
unloaded, a cartridge could be in the chamber. Always remove the
magazine, open the action and visually inspect the chamber to make
certain the firearm is completely unloaded.
4 ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WHEN SHOOTING.
Unprotected, repeated exposure to gunfire can cause hearing damage.
Wear ear protectors (shooting earplugs or muffs) to guard against
such damage.
4. FIREARM SAFETY INFORMATION
FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS
COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
As a firearm owner, you accept a set of demanding responsibilities. How
seriously you take these responsibilities can be the difference between life
and death.
There is no excuse for careless or abusive handling of any firearm. At all
times handle this firearm and all other firearms with intense respect for
their power and potential danger.
Please read and understand all of the cautions, warnings, notices, proper
handling procedures and instructions outlined in this owner’s manual
before using your new firearm.
1 ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE OF YOUR FIREARM
POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION EVEN THOUGH YOU
ARE CERTAIN IT IS UNLOADED.
Never point any firearm at anything you do not intend to shoot.
Be extremely alert and aware of all persons and property within
the range of your ammunition.
2 NEVER RELY TOTALLY ON YOUR FIREARM’S
MECHANICAL “SAFETY” DEVICES. LIKE ANY
MECHANICAL DEVICE, A “SAFETY” CAN SOMETIMES
FAIL; IT CAN BE JARRED OR INADVERTENTLY
MANIPULATED INTO AN UNSAFE CONDITION.
The word “safety” describes a firearm’s trigger block mechanism,
sear block mechanism, hammer block mechanism or firing pin block
mechanism. Mechanical “safeties” are designed to place your firearm
in a safer status, and no guarantee can be made that the firearm will
not fire even if the “safety” is in the on safe position. Mechanical
“safeties” merely aid safe gun handling and are no excuse for pointing