Manual

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FOLLOWING THESE SAFETY RULES CAN SAVE
YOUR LIFE OR THE LIFE OF SOMEONE ELSE
Spectators should be at least 10 feet behind and away from the shooter while
the shooter is loading, shooting and unloading. Spectators should wear protection
for hearing and sight loss and they should avoid distracting those shooting their
firearms.
Never drop your gun. If you do drop it, unload it and check it for proper function
before using it again.
Do NOT alter or modify your gun. Don’t try to change your gun’s trigger pull,
because it may affect sear engagement and thereby cause accidental firing.
Do NOT remove any internal safety or safety device on the firearm. Safety
mechanisms are designed to help protect you from injury or death.
Properly maintain and keep your gun clean. Keep it in a dry place away from
other metals and water. If your gun shows sign of corrosion or improper operation,
have it serviced by a competent gunsmith.
Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction when loading and unloading your
gun. Never point the muzzle at anyone.
If a gun fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, keep it pointed down range at the
target for 60 seconds. Sometimes slow primer ignition may cause a delay in full
ignition of the cartridge. If after 60 seconds, the cartridge does not fire, keep
muzzle pointed in safe direction and avoid exposure to the breech, as you attempt
to unload your firearm.
Never let water, snow, mud or other material enter the barrels. Always be sure
the barrels are free of any obstructions.
Use the correct ammunition for your gun. Do NOT use the wrong size or wrong
strength ammunition in your firearm.
Teach children: 1. NOT to touch guns, bullets, cartridges, shells, flares or any
explosive device and 2. That if they discover such a dangerous item or weapon,
they must immediately report its location to their parents, school teacher or
police.
Remember a firearm has the capability of taking your life or the life of someone
else. Be careful with your firearm — an accident is almost always the result of
not following basic safety rules.