Manual

Century International Arms, Inc. Czech Model 70 Pistol Manual Page 3
Commandment #3
Don’t Completely Rely on Your Gun’s Safety
Treat every gun as though it could fire at any time, even if you are not applying pressure to the trig-
ger. The “safety” on a firearm is a mechanical device which, like any such device, can become inoperable at
the worst possible time and fail to function. By mistake, you may think the safety is “on” when it actually is not.
Or you may think your gun is unloaded when there is actually a round of ammunition in it. The safety serves
as a supplement to proper gun handling but cannot serve as a substitute for common sense. Never handle a
gun carelessly and assume that the gun won’t fire, just because “the safety is on.” Never touch the firearm’s
trigger until you are ready to shoot. Keep your fingers away from the trigger when loading or unloading. Never
pull the trigger when the safety is engaged or when the safety is positioned between the “safe” and “fire” posi-
tions. Never place your finger on the trigger unless you intend to fire!
Commandment #4
Be Sure of Your Target - And What Is Beyond It!
Once fired, a bullet (or shot charge) can never be called back, so before you shoot know where the
bullet is going and what it will strike. Be certain your shot will not injure someone or strike something
beyond the target. Never fire in the direction of noise, a movement, or at any object you cannot positively
identify. Be aware that a .22 Short bullet can travel over 1-1/4 miles. A centerfire cartridge, such as the .30-
06, can send its bullet over 3-miles. Shotgun pellets can travel 500-yards and a shotgun slug has a range of
over a half-mile. Make sure your shot has a backstop such as a hillside. Keep in mind how far the bullet will
travel if it misses your intended target.
Commandment #5
Use the Correct Ammunition
Every firearm is designed to use a certain caliber or gauge of ammunition. It is important that you
use the correct ammunition for your firearm. Information on the correct ammunition to use with your
firearm appears in the firearm’s instruction manual and the manufacturer’s markings on the firearm itself. Use
of the wrong ammunition or improperly reloaded ammunition can result in the destruction of the firearm, seri-
ous personal injury and/or death.
Form the habit of examining every round of ammunition before you put it into your gun to ensure it is of the
proper gauge or caliber and that it is in good condition.
Commandment #6
If Your Gun Fails to Fire When the Trigger Is Pulled, Handle With Care
If a cartridge or shell does not fire when the trigger is pulled, follow Commandment #1 and keep the
firearm’s muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Keeping the muzzle pointed away from your face and any-
thing you do not intend to shoot, wait at least 20-seconds (to ensure that the ammunition is not delayed in fir-
ing) before carefully opening the action, unloading the firearm and disposing of the ammunition safely.
Commandment #7
Always Wear Eye & Ear Protection When Shooting
Exposure to shooting noise can permanently damage hearing and flying debris, such as powder
residue and ejected cartridge cases can injure your eyes. Thus, it is only common sense to wear both
eye protection (such as shooting glasses) and ear protection (such as a sound muffling headset) whenever
shooting. Also, wear eye protection when cleaning or disassembling your gun to ensure that cleaning solvent
and tensioned parts (such as springs), do not come into contact with your eyes.