Manual

4
•Y
ou are responsible for the firearm at all times.
In owning a firearm, you must undertake full-time
responsibility for your firearm’s safety and security.
You must protect yourself and all others against
injury or death from misuse of the firearm.
Saf
e storage is your responsibility. In particular,
you must secure firearms safely from children and
unauthorized users. A lock has been provided for
your use with this firearm. Never assume that the
use of this lock is sufficient to safely secure your
firearm. You must always evaluate your personal
situation and employ the security system(s) that
meets your needs and prevents children and
unauthorized users from gaining access to your
firearm.
Accidents are the result of violating the rules of
safe gun handling and common sense.
For your safety and the safety of others, never
rely on mechanical features alone. Only your
safe gun-handling habits will ensure the safe use of
your firearm. This is your responsibility.
•Ne
ver keep ammunition in the same location as
the handgun. Store in a separate and secure
place.
•Ne
ver attempt to modify or permit your firearm to
be modified unless specifically directed to do so
in this manual.
Do not manipulate or adjust an
y part of your
firearm unless specificall
y directed to do so in
this manual.
READ
and UNDERSTAND these instructions
bef
ore using your firearm.
BEFORE HANDLING ANY FIREARM,
UNDERSTAND ITS OPERATION. Not all firearms
are the same. Familiarize yourself with the
mechanical features of any firearm you intend to
use. If you feel uncertain about any operational aspects
of your handgun, please contact Smith & Wesson
at 1-800-331-0852 before proceeding with its operation.
YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES CONT’D.
W
ARNING!
THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE BASIC
FIREARM SAFETY RULES MAY RESULT IN AN
UNINTENDED DISCHARGE WHICH COULD CAUSE
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU
OR OTHERS.