Instruction Handbook
shaking the rearm or pick it out with your ngers.
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UNLOADING
1.
Be sure the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction.
2. After removing the magazine, be sure to clear the
chamber.
3. Do not assume a rearm is unloaded until you have
visually checked it.
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TRANSPORTING AND STORING YOUR FIREARM
1.
Always keep your rearm unloaded when transporting
it to and from shooting activities.
2. Store rearms and ammunition separately, preferably
locked and secured. Keep rearms and ammunition
out of reach of children, untrained individuals or
careless, unauthorized adults.
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SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOLS
1.
Carrying a semi-automatic pistol with a cartridge in
the chamber greatly increases the chances of acci-
dental ring. Doing so may only be justied in cases
of clear and present danger. For instance, in cases of
self-defense you may have to re your pistol instantly,
however this is not recommended. The safest way to
carry a loaded pistol is to have the chamber empty.
2. If you MUST carry a semi-automatic pistol with a
cartridge in the chamber, be sure the hammer is de-
cocked. If your pistol has a hammer lowering lever, use
this lever instead of the trigger to lower the hammer.
And also, if your pistol has a manual safety, always
leave it on when carrying the pistol with a cartridge
in the chamber until the rearm is aimed at the target
ready to shoot.
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AMMUNITION
1.
Use high-quality, original, factory-manufactured
ammunition in your rearm. Never use ammunition
that is wet, dirty, corroded or damaged. Never oil or
lubricate ammunition or let excess aerosol lubri-
cants, preservatives, or cleaners come into contact
with cartridges. This may cause dangerous malfunc-
tion problems. Be sure your ammunition has the
proper caliber, which is engraved on the rearm. Do
not use ammunition of any other caliber.
2. Reloading ammunition is a science. Improperly
loaded ammunition may cause severe damage to
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