Manual

7
WARNING:
SAFE AND SECURE STORAGE OF
YOUR FIREARM IS ONE OF THE MOST
IMPORTANT RULES OF FIREARM SAFETY.
YOUR FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
• You must always secure your firearm and ammunition
separately so that they are not accessible to children
or other unauthorized persons.
• Safe and secure storage and transportation of your
firearm are your responsibility. It is a full-time
responsibility.
•AL
WAYS STORE YOUR FIREARM UNLOADED.
Your firearm and ammunition should be stored separately in
places and in a manner inaccessible to children and
unauthorized persons.
•SMITH &
WESSON HAS PROVIDED A LOCK FOR
USE WITH YOUR FIREARM. There are also a variety of
other locks and safe storage containers available in the
marketplace which may be appropriate for your particular
needs. Consult your local gunshop, hardware store, or
local police department for guidance on the variety of other
safe storage devices or practices which may be appropriate
for your particular needs. By purchasing this firearm you
have taken on the responsibility of safely securing the
firearm at all times and preventing its unauthorized use. It
is your personal responsibility to select and use whatever
devices or practices that will enable you to safely secure
your firearm at all times.
DO NOT USE A LOCK ON A LOADED HANDGUN
AND NEVER LOAD A LOCKED HANDGUN!!
Onl
y you can determine what devices or practices are
appropriate for the safe storage of your firearm and
your ammunition.
• NEVER ASSUME THAT A “HIDING” PLACE IS A
SECURE STORAGE METHOD. Others may be aware of
your storage location or come upon it by chance. It is your
personal responsibility to use common sense when storing
and securing your firearm and ammunition and to always
make sure that it is not accessible to children or other
unauthorized persons.
• FOLLO
W THE LAW!! You must be familiar with all local,
state, and federal laws regarding the safe storage and
transportation of your firearm. Failure to know and follow
the law may result in unauthorized access or use of your
firearm by another. Obey all laws relating to the storage
and transportation of firearms.
• NEVER
TRANSPORT A LOADED FIREARM.
When transporting your firearm, be sure it is unloaded
and that the cylinder or action is open.
SAFE STORAGE &
TRANSPORTATION