Instruction Manual
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• NEVER SHOOT AT WATER OR AT A HARD SURFACE.
Shooting at the surface of water or at a rock or other hard
surface increases the chance of ricochets or fragmentation of
the bullet or shot, which can result in the projectile striking an
unintended or peripheral target.
• Never shoot the gun near an animal, as the animal could be startled and create an
accident.
• Never engage in “horseplay” while holding your gun.
• When selecting a place to shoot, always be absolutely sure of your target and the
area behind it before you touch the trigger, making sure there is an adequate backstop
which will stop and contain bullets. A bullet can travel through or past your target up to
11/2 miles. If you have any doubt, do not shoot.
• NEVER CLIMB A TREE, FENCE OR OBSTRUCTION WITH
A LOADED FIREARM.
Open and empty the chamber of your rearm and engage the
manual safety before climbing or descending a tree or before
climbing a fence or jumping over a ditch or obstruction. Never
pull or push a loaded rearm toward yourself or another person.
• Never follow a companion with your gun loaded.
• Place the hammer forward only when you are ready to shoot. Never place or permit
the hammer to remain in the half-cock notch as this is not a safe carrying position.
You might end up accidentally perching the hammer on the lip of the half cock notch,
which is extremely dangerous. The hammer in this condition could fall forward and
discharge the gun, causing injury, death, or property damage.
• Do not put your nger inside the trigger guard until you have aimed the gun at the
intended target and are imminently ready to safely shoot.
• Always be aware of other people around you. Keep spectators or others to your
rear. Keep hands and face clear and keep others clear of the ejection port as ejected
spent cartridges can cause injury.
• Always use extreme care with a misre or failure to re. Keep the gun pointed in
a safe direction and wait one full minute. This is because if hangre or slow ignition
has occurred, the round will still re. If the round fails to re after waiting, remove the
magazine, eject the round and examine the primer. Immediately refer to a competent
gunsmith if you notice the ring pin indent on the primer is light, off-center, or does
not exist. Dispose of misred rounds according to the ammunition manufacturer’s
instructions.
• Immediately cease shooting if your gun fails to properly function. Never force a
jammed action, which can cause a round to explode and cause personal injury, death,