Manual

Safety Reference Owner's Manual . All Nighthawk Custom Model 191 1 Firearms
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Follow each step for operating this NIGHTHAWK CUSTOM firearm as described in this manual with
the chamber empty, the magazine removed, and the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
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Practice operating the firearm with it unloaded. Continue your practice until you have become familiar
with the firearm functions and can comfortably handle the firearm in a safe manner.
Repeat these steps frequently to assure safe shooting conditions.
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Review this manual of operation and safety instructions periodically. If you have not handled this or
any other firearm recently, be certain to review this manual before you load this firearm with live
ammunition.
YOUR NEW NIGHTHAWK CUSTOM HANDGUN -AMMUNITION
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Always keep firearms and ammunition out of the sight of and beyond the reach of children. Do not
load this or any other firearm with live ammunition while learning the firearm's operation.
Before Loading Any Firearm with Ammunition ...
Check your ammunition to be certain that the caliber matches the caliber of your firearm.
Commercially-manufactured ammunition has the caliber number clearly stamped around the rim at
each end of the cartridge. Every NIGHTHAWK CUSTOM handgun has the firearm's caliber (or a
generic marking, in the case of the
,355 and .400 barrels) engraved on the barrel.
Do not shoot this firearm if you question the compatibility of the ammunition you are using. Do not
use unmarked or hand-loaded rounds of unknown origin. Use only clean, dry, original high-quality
commercially-manufactured ammunition in good condition.
Do not use ammunition with split, crushed, or dented casings or bullets which show sign of damage.
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Remove unfired ammunition from firearms immediately afler use and return to proper storage
containers.
. Always keep ammunition away from heat and flame.
NIGHTHAWK CUSTOM handguns can be safely fired using factory specification standard velocity
ammunition. NIGHTHAWK CUSTOM accepts no responsibility for claims brought against the company due
to any other loads or any loads which do not meet the safety tolerances endorsed by the Sporting Arms and
Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute (SAAMI).
PREPARING TO FIRE - GUN HANDLING B PREPARATION
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Do not rely on your firearm's safety mechanism. Treat every firearm as if it were loaded, and ready to
fire, at all times.
When Reaching for any Firearm.. .
Do not reach for any firearm by the muzzle end.
Never accept anyone's word that a firearm is unloaded when receiving it from them - always check fo~
an empty chamber.
Always check for an empty chamber by opening a firearm's action.
Note: NIGHTHAWK CUSTOM model handguns must be checked by first removing the ammunition
magazine from the firearm to prevent a round from entering the chamber.
Before Shooting any Firearm ...
Check the condition of the firearm. Check Ule firearm for cleanliness and smooth operation. Do not
use a dirty or wet firearm, or one that has been excessively oiled or greased. An unclean firearm can
become dangerous hazard when fired.