Manual

15
Barrel Obstructions
Firing a firearm with an obstructed barrel could cause a burst barrel and
injury and/or death to the shooter or bystanders and damage to property.
Before loading the Encore, check the bore to ensure that it is free of
obstructions (cleaning patches, excess oil, mud, snow or other foreign mate-
rials). If the firearm is dropped it should be unloaded and inspected to
ensure that the bore has not become clogged with dirt, snow, twigs or other
foreign material.
If, when firing, (particularly reloads) the report is weak or peculiar, stop im-
mediately.
Inspect the barrel for a stuck bullet. If the bore is obstructed
return the barrel to the factory.
Do Not continue to fire the pistol.
Failure to Fire
If the Encore fails to fire, keep the gun pointed at the target or in a safe
direction for at least 30 seconds. If the Encore does not fire after 30 sec-
onds, carefully open the action. Extract and examine the cartridge. If the
primer is indented, the cartridge should be disposed of in accordance with
the ammunition manufacturer’s instructions for faulty ammunition, or, in any
safe manner. If the primer is not indented, or only lightly indented, you
should immediately return the Encore to the factory for service or refer to a
qualified gunsmith for service.
Always keep the muzzle of your firearm pointed down range for at least
30 seconds if the cartridge does not immediately fire after pulling the
trigger. The possibility of a “Hang Fire” (delayed ignition) could exist,
and a misdirected muzzle could lead to the bullet being directed in a
dangerous direction, thereby causing injury and/or death to the shooter
or bystanders and damage to property.
Carrying the Encore Pistol
The Encore Pistol should never be carried or holstered in a loaded con-
dition. See page 3 for general rules for the safe use and handling of the
Encore Pistol.