Owner's Manual

proper distance (eye relief) between the scope and your eye when
firing a scoped rifle or shotgun. Always keep a safe distance between
the muzzle of your firearm and any persons nearby, as muzzle blast,
debris and ejecting shells could inflict serious injury. Also, wear eye
protection when disassembling and cleaning all firearms to prevent
the possibility of springs, spring-tensioned parts, solvents or other
agents from contacting your eyes.
18 DROPPING A LOADED GUN CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE.
This can occur even with the “safety” in the “on safe” position. Be
extremely careful while hunting or during any shooting activity to
avoid dropping any firearm.
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IF ANY FIREARM FAILS TO FIRE, KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A
SAFE DIRECTION.
Hold this position for a minimum of 30 seconds.
Carefully open the action and remove the cartridge. If the primer is
indented, the cartridge should be disposed of in a way that cannot
cause harm. If the primer is not indented, your firearm should be
examined by a qualified gunsmith and the cause of the malfunction
should be corrected before further use.
20 BE DEFENSIVE AND ON GUARD AGAINST UNSAFE GUN HANDLING
AROUND YOU AND OTHERS.
Don’t be timid when it comes to gun
safety. If you observe other shooters violating any of these safety
precautions, politely suggest safer handling practices.
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BE CERTAIN ALL FIREARMS ARE 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 firearm with live ammunition.
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TEACH AND SUPERVISE FIREARMS SAFETY TO ALL MEMBERS OF YOUR
FAMILY – ESPECIALLY TO CHILDREN AND NON-SHOOTERS.
Closely supervise newcomers to the shooting sports. Encourage
enrollment in hunting/shooting safety courses.
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