Manual
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OPERATION OF INTERNAL LOCK
Never rely upon any safety mechanism or mechanical device to justify unsafe or
careless handling of a firearm. When securing your pistol or to prevent
unauthorized access, you should rely first and foremost on the key-operated
locking device supplied with your pistol. (See Page 6.) However, for added security,
and to comply with certain state and local laws, your RUGER
®
P345
TM
pistol
is also equipped with a manually operated internal lock. When actuated, this
internal lock will secure the manual safety in the "on" or "safe" position.
Before activating the internal lock on your pistol, first visually inspect the
chamber and magazine to verify that they are empty and do not contain any
cartridges.
To activate the internal lock, first make sure that the pistol is pointed in a safe
direction and that the manual safety is in the "on" or "safe" position. With your
safety in the “on” or “safe” position, the internal lock keyway is exposed through
the hole in the right safety lever. (See “Nomenclature,” p. 9.) Inser
t the key into
the keyway and rotate the key fully clockwise (about 90º from the fully unlocked
position) until it stops. (See Figure 4.) Only after you have fully rotated the key
90º clockwise until it stops, you should then remove the key and verify that the
internal lock is engaged by attempting to move the safety to the "off" or "fire"
position. If the internal lock is engaged, you will not
be able to move the safety to
the "off" or "fire" position.
To deactivate the internal lock, place the internal lock key into the internal lock
keyway (see “Nomenclature,” p. 9) and rotate the key counter-clockwise (about 90º
from the fully locked position) until it stops. (See Figure 4.)
Be sure to store the internal lock key in a secure location, away from children and
careless adults. Do not
store your firearm with the key in the internal lock keyway.
Never lock a loaded gun – always unload the gun before locking.
OPERATION OF INTERNAL LOCK
REMOVE KEY AFTER LOCKING OR UNLOCKING
Place Manual
Safety “On”
Before Locking
Lock “On”
Lock “Off”
90º
Always Rotate the Key
Fully Until it Stops!
Figure 4