Manual

At home, in the field, at the range, or anywhere, the first
concern of every firearm owner should be safety. Apply the fol-
lowing safety rules in every situation, with any kind of firearm.
• BEFORE HANDLING ANY FIREARM,
UNDERSTAND ITS OPERA
TION.
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.
•AL
WAYS SAFELY STORE AND SECURE YOUR
FIREARM. Safe and secure storage of your firearm
is one of the most important responsibilities of
firearms ownership. It is a full-time responsibility.
You must always secure your firearm and
ammunition separately so that they are not
accessible to children or other unauthorized persons.
(See Safe Storage Instructions on pages 8-9. )
•AL
WAYS
TREAT EVERY FIREARM AS IF IT
WERE
LO
ADED AND READY T
O FIRE IF THE TRIGGER
IS PULLED. Do not take anyone’s word that the
firearm is unloaded – always check for yourself.
Never pass your firearm to another person until the
cylinder or action is open and you visually check that it
is unloaded. Keep your firearm unloaded when not
in use.
•AL
WAYS KEEP YOUR FIREARM POINTED IN A
SAFE DIRECTION. Never point a firearm at anyone
or anything you do not intend to shoot whether or not
it is loaded. This is particularly important when
loading, unloading, or field stripping the gun. ALWAYS
control the direction of the firearm.
• NEVER PLACE YOUR FINGER INSIDE THE
TRIGGER GUARD UNLESS YOU INTEND TO FIRE.
Your firearm cannot fire unless the trigger is pulled.
Ensure that other objects do not actuate the trigger.
•AL
WAYS BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT
IS BEYOND IT. Always be sure of where the bullet
will strike and shoot only where there is a safe
backstop free of obstructions, water or other
surfaces which can cause ricochets. Do not fire into
the sky.
BASIC FIREARM
SAFETY RULES
5
WARNING!
THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE BASIC
FIREARM SAFETY RULES MAY RESULT IN AN
UNINTENDED DISCHARGE WHICH COULD CAUSE
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.