Owner’s Manual 2020

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instructions in section 11.1 and inspect the barrel for obstructions
before shooting. Never inspect the barrel while the firearm is loaded or
prior to complete field stripping. Mud, snow and an infinite variety of
other objects may inadvertently lodge in a barrel bore. If an obstruction
is seen, no matter how small it may be, clean the bore with a cleaning
rod and patch as described in section 12.1 of this manual. It only
takes a small obstruction to cause dangerously increased pressures
that can damage your firearm and cause serious injury or death to
yourself and others.
13. WHEN DISCHARGING A FIREARM, MAKE SURE THAT THE
AREA HAS ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Exposure to lead and other toxic chemicals can occur from discharging
firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms or handling
ammunition. Lead is a substance that has been known to cause birth
defects, reproductive harm and other serious injury. Wash hands
thoroughly after exposure to ammunition or after cleaning a firearm.
14. 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.
15. BE CERTAIN YOUR FIREARM IS UNLOADED BEFORE
CLEANING.
Because so many gun accidents occur when a firearm is being
cleaned, special care should be taken to ensure your firearm is
unloaded before disassembly, cleaning and reassembly. Keep
ammunition and other flammable or dangerous objections away from
the cleaning location. Never test the mechanical function of any
firearm with live ammunition.
16. TEACH AND SUPERVISE FIREARMS SAFETY TO ALL
MEMBERS OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD, ESPECIALLY TO
CHILDREN AND NONSHOOTERS.