Owner's Manual

devices, — it starts there. Always treat this shotgun with the respect
due a loaded, ready-to-fire firearm.
NEVER TEST THE MECHANISM OF ANY FIREARM WHILE IT IS LOADED
OR POINTED IN AN UNSAFE DIRECTION.
3 WHENEVER YOU HANDLE ANY FIREARM, OR HAND IT TO SOMEONE,
MAKE SURE IT IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED.
Always open the action
immediately, and visually check the chamber. Make certain that the
chamber does not inadvertently contain any ammunition. Always
keep the chamber empty and the safety in the “on safe” position
unless shooting is imminent.
4
DO NOT TRANSPORT ANY LOADED FIREARM. Keep all firearms
unloaded during transport, whether stored in a holster, gun case,
scabbard or other container.
5
HUNTING FROM ELEVATED SURFACES SUCH AS TREESTANDS IS DANGEROUS.
Doing so 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 “on safe” position.
6
BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS. Do this for the safety of both
your gun and yourself. Mud, snow and an infinite variety of other
objects may inadvertently lodge in a barrel bore. It takes only one
small obstruction to cause dangerously increased pressures that can
ruin (swell or rupture) the finest barrels.
BEFORE CHECKING FOR A BARREL OBSTRUCTION, BE CERTAIN YOUR
FIREARM IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED.
Make sure no live rounds are in
the chamber(s). Place the safety in the “on safe” position.
After assuring yourself that the firearm is completely unloaded, again,
open the breech or action, and look through the barrel(s) to be sure
it is clear of any obstruction. If an obstruction is seen, no matter
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