Instruction Manual

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Colt M4/M16 cal. .22L.R. are designed so that they are able to fire when
the magazine is removed. Therefore, if the magazine is removed from the
firearm and there is a loaded round in the chamber, it will fire if the trigger is pulled. After inser-
ting a magazine, always test to make sure it is locked in place by applying some removal pressu-
re to the magazine.
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WARNING:
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Your firearm is now ready to fire. Keep your finger off the trigger and
out of the trigger guard until you are ready to fire.
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WARNING:
LOADING / FIRING / DECOCKING
5 Firing
Grasp firearm with one hand on forearm and other hand on grip with index finger resting along outside of
trigger guard. Raise firearm and pull buttstock firmly into shoulder.
Aim at a safe target. Push the manual safety to the fire position. Squeeze the trigger slowly and maintain
the pressure until the round is fired.
Your firearm loads immediately after firing.
- You may continue to fire by pulling and fully releasing the trigger until the magazine is empty
- If you wish to stop, release trigger, remove finger from triggerguard, and set saftey selector to “SAFE”
position. If you have fired the last round from the magazine, the bolt will be held in the rearmost position
so that the firearm can quickly be reloaded by replacing the magazine, or the chamber can be inspected
to ensure it is empty.
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6 Decocking
- If you decide not to fire after the hammer has been cocked or if you decide to suspend firing, keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction.
- Remove your finger from within the trigger guard.
- Place the manual safety in the “SAFE” position and remove the magazine.
- Pull charging handle rearward to eject any remaining cartridge(s).