Manual

10
PREPARATION FOR FIRING CONT’D.
• 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 before anyone is allowed
in front of the firing position.
• Be alert at all times. Never shoot if you are tired,
cold or impaired in any way.
• Treat your firearm as if it were loaded at all times.
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.
!! W
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)
B.
HANDLOADED OR RELOADED AMMUNITION
!! WARNING !!
• Never use non-standard, reloaded or “handloaded”
ammunition which has not been subjected to internal
ballistic pressure testing. Reloaded or handloaded
ammunition, may have many manufacturing and quality
variables (such as the type and amount of gun powder).
• Any ammunition that is improperly manufactured,
even in the slightest degree,
may fail to fire or may
generate excessive
internal pressures which
can damage or even
rupture the firearm,
causing personal injury to
the shooter or those in the
immediate vicinity.
FIGURE 1
.45 ACP
PERFORMANCE