Owner's Manual

5 DO NOT TRANSPORT YOUR FIREARM LOADED.
Keep it unloaded, whether stored in a holster, gun case or other container.
6 HUNTING FROM ELEVATED SURFACES SUCH AS TREE STANDS IS
DANGEREOUS, and may increase the risk of handling a firearm. The following rules
should always be observed by you and those you hunt with: Always make certain that the
stand being used is safe and stable. Always make certain that your firearm is unloaded
when it is being taken up and down from the stand. Always make certain that your
firearm is not dropped from the stand, or dropped while it is being taken up or down from
the stand. Remember, a loaded firearm may discharge when dropped, even with the
safety in the safe position.
7 BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS.
When preparing to shoot your pistol, check for a barrel obstruction as follows: first, fully
unload the pistol by removing the magazine, locking the action open and inspecting the
chamber. BE CERTAIN NO LIVE ROUND IS IN THE CHAMBER. Then glance
down the barrel to be sure it is clear of any obstruction. It takes only one small
obstruction to dangerously increase pressures. Before the first firing, clean the bore with
a cleaning rod and patch, and wipe away any anti-rust compounds in the chamber and
around the action.
BE ALERT TO THE SIGNS OF AMMUNITION MALFUNCTION.
If you detect an off sound or light recoil when a cartridge is fired, do not load another
cartridge into the chamber. Fully unload by removing the magazine and removing the
cartridge from the chamber. With the action open, glance down the barrel to make sure
that an obstruction does not remain in the barrel. If there is an obstruction, completely
clear the barrel before loading and firing again. Failure to follow these instructions can
cause extensive damage to your gun and possible serious injury to yourself and others.
8 BE CERTAIN YOUR PISTOL IS UNLOADED BEFORE CLEANING.
Because so many gun accidents occur when a firearm is being cleaned, special and
extreme care should be taken to be sure your gun is unloaded before disassembly,
cleaning and reassembly. Keep ammunition away from the cleaning location. Never test
the mechanical function of any firearms with live ammunition.
9 ALWAYS COMPLETELY UNLOAD YOUR PISTOL WHEN NOT IN USE.
Your responsibilities do not end when your firearm is unattended. Store your pistol and
ammunition separately and well beyond the reach of children. Take all safeguards to
ensure your pistol does not become available to untrained, inexperienced or unwelcome
hands.