Manual

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

penetrate 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 safes,

racks or cabinets, or by using the

locking device supplied with the

firearm, 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 persons unfamiliar

with firearms cannot 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

SAFETY “ON”