Manual

A safe direction must take into account the fact that a bullet may pene-

trate a wall, ceiling, floor, window, etc., and strike a person or damage

property. Make it a habit to know exactly where the muzzle of your gun

is pointing whenever you handle it, and be sure that you are always in

control of the direction in which the muzzle is pointing, even if you fall

or stumble. Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.

3. FIREARMS SHOULD BE UNLOADED WHEN NOT IN

USE

Firearms should be loaded only

when you are in the field or on the

target range or shooting area,

ready to shoot. Firearms and

ammunition should be securely

locked in racks or cabinets when

not in use. Ammunition should

safely be stored separate from

firearms. Store your firearms out

of sight of visitors and children. It

is the gun owner’s responsibility to

be certain that children and per-

sons unfamiliar with firearms can-

not gain access to firearms,

ammunition, or components.

4. BE SURE THE BARREL IS CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE SHOOTING.

Even a bit of mud, snow or excess

lubricating oil or grease in the

bore may cause the barrel to

bulge, or even burst on firing, and

can cause serious injury to the

shooter and bystanders. Be sure

that you are using ammunition of

the proper caliber and loading for

the gun you are using. If the

report or recoil on firing seems

weak, or doesn’t seem quite right,

CEASE FIRING IMMEDIATELY,

unload your firearm, and check to

be sure that no obstruction has

become lodged in the barrel. Never try to shoot out an obstruction!

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