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concentration. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs before shooting or
handling your Encore. Never use your Encore when you are overly tired. If
you use medication or have medical implants consult your physician before
using your Encore.
5 Know the condition of your Encore before firing. Be sure the pistol
is loaded with ammunition of the proper caliber. Be sure the breech is se-
curely locked. Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions (including oil, mud,
dirt, snow or any foreign material). Failure to observe this rule may result in
injury and/or death to the shooter or bystanders and damage to property.
6 Be sure of your target. Never fire your Encore unless there is a back
stop behind your target. Never fire your Encore in the field unless you have
a clear view of your target. Never fire at a noise or movement in the brush.
If hunting with others always know where other members of your party are
located. Never fire your Encore if there is a possibility that a member of
your hunting party is down range. Never shoot at flat, hard surfaces such as
rocks or water. A bullet may ricochet off these surfaces causing injury and/or
death to the shooter or bystanders and damage to property.
7 Respect the Encore. Used properly, your Encore will give you years of
pleasure. Used improperly, carelessly or abused, your Encore is a dangerous
instrument and is capable of causing serious injury, death or damage to
property. Always treat your Encore as if it were loaded. Do not drop your
Encore or allow it to be struck a blow. Dropping or striking the Encore may
cause damage to internal parts in such a manner as to cause an accidental
discharge.
8 Protect your eyes and ears when firing your Encore. Always wear
shooting glasses to protect your eyesight from air borne particles and ear
protectors to guard against hearing loss due to loud noise when firing your
Encore.
Do not assume that a familiarity with other firearms has equipped you
with a knowledge of “safe gun handling”, as these words apply to the
Encore. Each gun is different, and functions differently. Although the
Encore is equipped with an automatic hammer block, the user is
responsible for practicing “safe gun handling” at all times. Failure to do
so can cause injur
y and/or death to the shooter or bystanders and dam
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