Instruction Manual
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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Whether you are an experienced safe shooter and are familiar with these safety
instruction procedures, or have some or no familiarity with handling a gun, it is
imperative that you read carefully and thoroughly this entire instruction manual and
follow the safety instructions to ensure you are familiar with the proper and safe use
of this rearm to prevent personal injury, death, or property damage.
WARNING:
• NEVER POINT A FIREARM AT SOMETHING THAT IS NOT SAFE TO SHOOT.
Never let the muzzle of a rearm point
at any part of your body or at another
person. This is especially important when
loading or unloading the rearm. When
you are shooting at a target, know what
is behind it. Some bullets can travel
over a mile. If you miss your target or if
the bullet penetrates the target, it is your
responsibility to ensure that the shot does not cause unintended injury or damage.
• ALWAYS TREAT A FIREARM AS IF IT WERE LOADED.
Never assume that a rearm is unloaded. The only certain way to ensure that a
firearm has the chamber empty is to open the chamber and visually examine the
inside to see if a round is present. Removing the magazine will not guarantee
that a firearm is unloaded or cannot fire. Shotguns and ries can be checked by
cycling or removing all rounds and by then opening and inspecting the chamber and
the magazine tube for any remaining rounds.
• KNOW THE SAFETY FEATURES OF THE FIREARM YOU ARE USING, BUT
REMEMBER: SAFETY DEVICES ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR SAFE HANDLING
PROCEDURES.
Never rely solely on a safety device to prevent an accident. It is imperative that you
know and use the safety features of the particular rearm you are handling, but
accidents can best be prevented by following the safe handling procedures described
in these safety rules and elsewhere in the product manual. To further familiarize
yourself with the proper use of this or other rearms, take a Firearms Safety Course
taught by an expert in rearms use and safety procedures.
• NEVER TRANSPORT A LOADED FIREARM.
Unload a rearm before putting it in a vehicle (chamber empty,
magazine empty). Hunters and target shooters should load
their rearm only at their destination. If you carry a rearm for
self-protection, leaving the chamber unloaded can reduce the
chance of accidental discharge.