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Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 2011 Firearms
• Always carry firearms in a case or holster specifically made for the
type of firearm you are using until you are ready to fire.
• Never carry any firearm with your finger on the trigger or inside the
trigger guard.
• Never carry any firearm by the muzzle end.
• Always keep any firearm’s muzzle pointing in a safe direction when
carrying it or preparing to shoot. Remain alert at all times. Be aware of
how you could prevent an accident in the event of a stumble or fall by
keeping the muzzle pointing away from any person or object that could
be endangered.
• Avoid dropping your firearm under any circumstances.
WARNING!
Never carry a loaded firearm when you climb a tree, cross a fence,
jump over an obstacle, or go across areas where you are likely to
trip, slip, stumble or fall.
STORAGE
WARNING!
Never leave your firearm unattended until you have unloaded it and
secured it from unauthorized handling and use.
Before storing or leaving this firearm unattended…
• Immediately remove the ammunition magazine from the firearm and
check for an empty chamber. Note: STI Edge, Eagle, Trojan, and
Falcon model handguns must be checked by first removing the ammu-
nition magazine from the firearm to prevent a round from entering the
chamber.
• Remove all unfired ammunition from the firearm, the magazine,
clothing, and from around the shooting area. Place unfired ammunition in
a safe and separate location from the firearms.
• Place the unloaded firearm in an appropriate storage case or holster.
• Keep this and all firearms securely locked up and out of sight, away
from any possibility of unauthorized access or unexpected discovery,
unto ready to use.
• Always remain aware of the danger of firearms, even when stored.