Manual

Safety Reference Owner's Manual . All Nighthawk Custom Model 191 1 Firearms
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Don't shoot unless you are absolutely sure of your target and what exists beyond it. Always keep the
muzzle pointed away from your and in a safe direction. Until you have chosen a target and are
prepared to fire the handgun, keep the Thumb Safety in the SAFE position.
Before firing your NIGHTHAWK CUSTOM handgun for the flnt time ...
To assure safe, trouble-free performance beginning with the first time you fire your NIGHTHAWK CUSTOM
handgun, follow the cleaning and lubricating instructions on page
18 of this manual.
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;ure safe firing conditions. ..
Always handle a loaded firearm responsibly.
Follow all safety precautions and customs of firearm safety at all times.
Always keep the
muzzle pointed away from anyone and in a safe direction.
Always have the thumb safety set to SAFE when the handgun is cocked and ready to fire.
Never release the thumb safety until you have aimed your handgun at your intended target and are
ready to fire.
Always position yourself sufficiently away from other people to assure everyone's safety when firing.
Always squeeze the trigger slowly and deliberately towards you with your index finger when firing. Do
not pull the trigger
ab~ptly, in a jerking motion, or use another finger, under any circumstances.
Never shoot any firearm in an unstable stance or position.
Never drink alcohol or use other drugs before or during a shooting session. In the case of prescription
medications, consult your doctor about possible side-effects that
could interfere with your ability to
safely handle a firearm.
Never shoot at a hard surface or at the surface of water. Make sure you have a safe backstop.
FIRING THE HANDGUN - IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION
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Never attempt to remedy a malfunction yourself before
completing a course of training by a qualified
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instructor.
Malfunctions occur from improper firearm handling, defective ammunition, or from damaged parts. A
malfunction can be recognized by the improper feeding or ejection of a round of ammunition
- a
condition otherwise known as a
"jam".
The remedy of malfunctions requires specialized training and should not be attempted without first
completing a full course of instruction by a person qualified in the safe use of semi-automatic
handguns.
NIGHTHAWK CUSTOM assumes no responsibility for malfunctions which occur from user abuse.
neglect, or failure to follow the
warnings and instructions in this manual.
. Never attempt to remove an ammunition round or casing from the chamber or ejection port with your
finger.
Never use excessive force to remedy a jam or attempt to remove a stuck round with a tool or object
which can damage a firearm or set off a live round of ammunition.
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Always have any firearm that malfunctions examined by a qualified gunsmith.