Owner’s Manual 2016

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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.
BEFORE CHECKING FOR A BARREL OBSTRUCTION, BE
CERTAIN YOUR FIREARM IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED,
THERE IS NOT A LIVE CARTRIDGE IN THE CHAMBER
AND, IF SO EQUIPPED, THE SAFETY IS IN THE ON SAFE
POSITION.
Completely unload the firearm as described in Section 16.1. 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
Sections 17.2. and 17.3. of this owner’s manual.
10 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.
If your firearm fails to fire, keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction
for a minimum of 30 seconds. Rotate the ejection area of the firearm
away from you, carefully open the action and remove the cartridge
from the chamber. If the primer is indented, the defective cartridge
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