Owner’s Manual 2007

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4 Be alert to the signs of ammunition malfunction.
If you detect an off sound or light recoil when a cartridge is fired, do
not load another cartridge into the chamber. Fully unload the pistol as
described in Section 4.8.
With the slide open, glance down the barrel to make sure that an
obstruction does not remain 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
pistol and possible serious injury to yourself and others.
4 Be certain your pistol is completely unloaded before cleaning.
Because so many gun accidents occur when a firearm is being
cleaned, special and extreme care should be taken to be sure your
gun is unloaded before disassembly, cleaning and reassembly. Keep
ammunition away from the cleaning location. Never test the mechanical
function of any firearm with live ammunition.
4 Always completely unload your pistol when not in use.
Your responsibilities do not end when your firearm is unattended.
Store your pistol and ammunition separately and well beyond the reach
of children. Take all safeguards to ensure that your pistol does not
become available to untrained, inexperienced or unwelcome hands.
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 pistol.