Manual

from state to state.

Address all correspondence and inquiries to the address shown on the cover of

this booklet.

Statement Issued by

Sporting Arms & Ammunition

Manufacturers Institute (SAAMI).

Unsafe Arms and

Ammunition Combinations

Ammunition used in a firearm must be the same caliber or gauge as that

marked on the firearm by its manufacturer. If the firearm is not marked as to

caliber or gauge, or if it appears that the original marking has been overprinted

or changed, it is the responsibility of the gun user to have a qualified person

determined what cartridge or shell can safely be used in the firearm.

The firing of a cartridge or shell other than that for which the firearm is cham-

bered can result in the cartridge or shell rupturing and releasing high pressure

gas that can damage or destroy the firearm and kill or seriously injure the shoot-

er and persons nearby.

There are countless combinations of specific cartridges and firearm chambers

which are unsafe. Many of these unsafe combinations are recognizable because

of significant dimension differences between the cartridge and the firearm

chamber.

Dangerous combinations may also have similar chamber and cartridge dimen-

sions. It is not possible to list every unsafe combination; therefore, in the inter-

est of safety, use only the cartridge (or shell) designated by the firearm or

ammunition manufacturer for use in a specific firearm. The cartridge caliber or

shotshell gauge must be marked on the firearm frame, receiver or barrel by its

manufacturer.

The practice of rechambering firearms is not guided by industry standards. It is

possible that a firearm which has been rechambered may not be rechambered

properly or the rechambered caliber may not be marked on the firearm. The

firearm user is responsible to find out from a qualified person the cartridge cal-

iber or shell gauge for which the firearm has been rechambered.