Owner's Manual

Commandment #2
Firearms Should Be Unloaded When Not Actually in Use
Firearms should only be loaded when you are in the field or on the
target range or shooting area, ready to shoot. When not in use, firearms and
ammunition should be secured in a safe place, separate from each other. Remember
to unload your firearm completely so that there is no ammunition in the chamber
or magazine. Before handling this or any firearm, or handing it to someone else,
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Alcohol, Drugs and Guns Don’t Mix. Make No Mistake About It!
Never handle firearms after consuming alcohol or taking drugs that can affect your judgment.
Shoot sober! Alcohol, certain kinds of drugs and firearms don’t mix. Safe firearms handling
requires alertness and concentration on one’s actions. You cannot handle a firearm safely after
consuming alcohol. Never consume anything that can impair your judgment or physical
coordination when handling a firearm. Never allow yourself to be distracted while handling a
firearm.
IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE
Firearm Safety Depends on You
A gun is only as safe as the person operating it. You can never be overly careful when handling a
firearm. Carelessness is often the cause of shooting accidents, such as failing to keep the muzzle
pointed in a safe direction, not being sure of your target and what is behind it, failing to properly
engage the safety, leaving ammunition in the chamber or using improper loads. Since a bullet can
never be called back once fired, such errors in gun handling can result in the loss of life, severe
injury or property damage thus, it is crucial for your safety and the safety of those around you
that you learn the principles of safe gun handling and storage before you begin to use your new
firearm. Be a safe shooter - please read this instruction book thoroughly even if this is not your
first firearm purchase as not all firearms are the same. The first step in being a safe shooter is to
learn the rules for the safe operation and handling of firearms. There is nothing more
important in gun handling than safety.
The Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety must be etched into your memory before you begin
to handle firearms. These rules are intended to be understood and followed by all persons
handling firearms in the field, on the range or at home. Please read, review and understand these
rules before you begin to use or even take your new firearm out of its box. Remember, firearms
safety depends on you! Memorizing these safety rules will help prevent gun accidents. Please
study these safety rules before handling your firearm.
Commandment #1
Always Keep the Muzzle Pointed in a Safe Direction
This is the most basic and most important safety rule. A safe direction is one in
which an accidental discharge will not cause injury to yourself, to others or
property damage. This is particularly important when loading or unloading your
firearm. Never point your gun at anything you do not intend to shoot. Treat every
gun as if it were loaded at all times.
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF FIREARM SAFETY
Children are attracted to and can operate firearms which can cause severe
injuries or death. Prevent child access by always keeping gun locked, unloaded and
separated from ammunition when not in use. If you keep a loaded firearm where a
child obtains and improperly uses it, you may be fined or sent to prison.