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RULES FOR SAFE GUN HANDLING
To safely and properly handle this firearm, you must understand that injury or death to you or others may
result from unsafe or careless use.
It must be kept in mind that while the general rules of safe gun handling always apply, circumstances or
conditions may exist that require additional precautions to be taken.
• Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction
• Treat every gun as if it were loaded
• Load your firearm only when ready to fire the weapon
• Keep the safety on until ready to fire
• Keep your finger off of and away from the trigger until you are going to shoot the weapon
• Move the safety from “Safe” to “Fire” only when ready to shoot
• Fire the weapon only when you are sure of your target and backstop
• Do not fire the weapon if unsure where the bullet will travel if the backstop is penetrated
• Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction
• Never rely on a mechanical safety as a replacement or substitute for safe gun handling
• Even if you have handled and or fired an autoloading firearm before; practice inserting and removing
an empty magazine to become accustomed to the weapon handling characteristics.
Always keep the barrel free of obstructions, dirt, mud, sand and other debris.
If you suspect that the barrel of the firearm may be obstructed, unload the firearm, examine the bore and
remove any obstruction and clean before reloading and firing the weapon. An obstructed barrel may burst,
destroying the firearm and seriously injuring the shooter and any bystanders.
When moving over, under or on any obstacle, always maintain control of the muzzle direction. Unload the
firearm if there is any chance that you might fall and or lose control of the muzzle direction.
To avoid an accidental discharge, always keep the chamber empty until ready to fire.
Guns, alcohol or drugs don’t mix. Shooting while your senses, judgment and or coordination are impaired may
cause serious injury or death to the shooter and or bystander.
THE FIREARM IS UNLOADED ONLY WHEN THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED AND THE
CHAMBER IS EMPTY. TREAT EVERY FIREARM AS IF IT IS LOADED.
DO NOT HAND A LOADED FIREARM TO ANOTHER PERSON. UNLOAD IT FIRST TO PREVENT AN
ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE.
When handing or transferring a firearm to another person or accepting a firearm from another person,
ALWAYS inspect the firearm; open the action and inspect the chamber to verify that the firearm is unloaded.
EVERY TIME
When removing a firearm from a case or sleeve, always open the action and inspect the chamber to verify it is
unloaded and not obstructed. EVERY TIME
Always point the gun in a safe direction when loading and unloading the firearm.
Always unload your firearm before cleaning.
There is no way to predict which direction bullets will travel or ricochet when fired at flat
ground surfaces or water. When present, always fire directly into a sufficient backstop.
Always wear eye and ear protection when using a firearm.
Discharging a firearm in a building, home or apartment always causes property damage,
injury and/or death. Centerfire firearm bullets can penetrate several floors and/or walls within a structure that
the firearm was discharged in and travel to undisclosed destinations. This can and/or will cause property
damage, injury and/or death.