Manual

PREPARATION FOR FIRING CONT’D.
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Always be alert and always follow the safety instructions of
the range officer.
Always be sure that all cylinders and actions of firearms
are open, that chambers are clear of cartridges,
magazines are removed, and that firearms are
pointing in a safe direction.
Al
ways be alert. Never shoot if you are tired, cold or
impaired in any way.
Al
ways treat your firearm as if it were loaded.
Ne
ver use alcohol or drugs before or while shooting.
AMMUNITION
PREPARATION FOR FIRING CONT’D.
A. GENERAL PRINCIPLES
A firearm and ammunition are a system and must work
together. Their performance is closely related. There are
different types of ammunition for different types of firearms.
Your firearm has been designed for ammunition of a specific
type and a specific caliber. It is important to select the
proper ammunition for your firearm.
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ARNING !!
•Never use ammunition not specifically designated for
use in your firearm. Failure to use the correct type or
caliber of ammunition may cause the firearm to jam, fail
to fire or even generate excessive pressure which can
damage or even rupture your firearm, causing personal
injury or property damage.
You are responsible for selecting ammunition that meets
industry standards and is appropriate in type and caliber for
this firearm.
Locate the caliber designation printed on the handgun.
This information indicates the ammunition caliber that
should be used in this firearm. (See figure #1).
FIGURE 1