Manual

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If slide is forward and hammer is cocked:
1. Point gun in safe direction.
2. Engage thumb safety.
3. Press magazine release button
to remove magazine.
4. Disengage thumb safety.
5. Pull slide fully to rear to eject any
cartridge remaining in chamber.
6. While holding slide in rearward (open) position,
carefully inspect chamber making sure it is empty.
7. Slowly release slide, allowing it to return
to forward position.
8. Carefully lower hammer as described in
HAMMER LOWERING section. (Page 22)
When magazine has been removed and when chamber is
empty, the ILS may be activated or a gun lock can be
installed. Pistol can now be safely stored in a secure place.
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UNLOADING
Pistol is not empty or unloaded until the chamber is empty and the magazine removed.
Never touch the trigger when loading or unloading the pistol.
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1. Point gun in safe direction and ensure pistol
is unloaded.
2. Firmly hold gun, depressing grip safety.
3. Using non-shooting hand, firmly grasp hammer
with thumb and forefinger.
4. Be prepared for hammer movement.
Squeeze trigger.
5. Slowly lower hammer with thumb and forefinger
until it is fully forward.
6. Release trigger. (If the trigger is released early
the gun may be on the Safety Stop.)
Note: Always keep and carry your pistol with an
empty chamber and with the hammer forward (down)
until you intend to shoot, so your pistol cannot be fired
unintentionally.
Caution: If pistol is loaded, gun may
discharge if the hammer slips from your
grip during this procedure.
HAMMER LOWERING