Manual

Safety Reference Owner's Manual. All Nighthawk Custom Model 191 1 Firearms
and adverse conditions. Proper planning and equipment will allow you to handle your firearm in a
comfortable manner. And give you the ability to focus on safety.
Protect your hearing - Firearms produce high noise levels when discharged. Protect your hearing from
potentially harmful exposure with an adequate sound attenuation product, such as ear plugs
andlor ear
muffs. Unprotected exposure to loud noises can cause a loss of hearing known to have a cumulative effect
and can cause permanent hearing loss.
Protect your eyes - Firearms as well as environmental conditions can affect your eyes if not properly
protected. Always protect your eyes with impact-resistant glasses. Use corrective lenses if necessary to
clearly see your firearm and your
tamet. Tinted lenses should only be used under DroDer liahtina conditions.
Eye protection should provide
adequate protection against airborne debris, hot gases; blow-back.
ejected shell cartridges, dust, wind, sun glare, low limbs or any other condition that could endanger yourself
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or others nearby.
Protect your body -Wear adequate clothing to help protect your body from injury. Your body should be
protected from firearm discharge and ejected shell cartridges, which are hot and could cause bums. Be
certain lo wear comfortable, well-fit clothing appropriate to the season. Do not wear clothing which causes
discomfort or could impair the safe handling of a firearm.
Be responsible - Firearm safety depends on you. A responsible owner respects the right and privilege of
gun ownership. A responsible firearms owner learns and obeys all firearm safety practices, and always
considers every firearm to be loaded. Stay aware of the fact that you have a responsibility for your own
safety and the safety of others around the firearm.
SAFE OWNERSHIP - CHILDREN AND FIREARMS
WARNING!
Keep firearms away from children. Avoid conditions which could allow a firearm to be unexpectedly
discovered by a child. Keep firearms and ammunition under lock, out of sight of, and beyond the
reach of children.
Children should be made aware of the danger presented by improperly handled and stored firearms
and must be given instructions to report any unexpected discovery of a firearm to a responsible
adult.
Minors and adolescents SHOULD NOT have access to firearms without proper adult supervision. Keep
firearms and ammunition locked away in a safe place, inaccessible to any minor or adolescent. The parent,
guardian, or legal adult supervisor should be aware of the laws and restrictions regarding the use of a
handgun by a minor or adolescent, and should use proper judgment regarding such use. The legal adult
supervisor should realize the additional responsibility of a minor with a firearm and be certain to provide
close, competent instruction prior to using this or any other firearm. Be sure to remind minors and
adolescents that firearms differ from toys and are not to be used in play.
SAFE OWNERSHIP
THE BASIC RULES OF FIREARM
SAFETY
1. Do not rely on your firearm's safety mechanism. Treat every firearm as if it were loaded, and ready to
fire, at all times.
2. Never point your firearm at anything you do not intend to shoot.
3. Always keep the muzzle pointed away from other people, and in a safe direction.
4. Always check the barrel for obstructions. Use only ammunition of the proper type for the firearm you
are using.
5. Do not shoot unless you are absolutely sure of your target and what exists beyond it.
6. Never shoot at a hard surface or the surface of the water. Make sure you have a safe backstop.
7. Never drink alcoholic beverages or take drugs before or during shooting.