Owner’s Manual 2020

not fire even if the “safety” is in the on “safe” position. Mechanical

“safeties” merely aid safe gun handling and are no excuse for pointing

your firearm’s muzzle in an unsafe direction.

Some firearms do not have a mechanical safety. Many target firearms,

lever-action firearms and pistols do not have manual “safety”

mechanisms. Therefore, it is critical to read and understand the

owner’s or operator’s manual for every firearm that you use, which

explains the safe operation of the firearm.

While it is a good idea to test your firearm’s mechanical “safety”

periodically for proper function, never test the “safety” while your

firearm is loaded or pointed in an unsafe direction.

See Section 9 for instructions on the operation of this firearm’s

“safety” mechanisms.

3. KEEP YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER AT ALL

TIMES UNTIL SHOOTING IS IMMINENT.

4. KEEP ALL FIREARMS UNLOADED DURING TRANSPORT,

EVEN WHEN STORED IN A HOLSTER, GUN CASE,

SCABBARD OR OTHER CONTAINER.

For law enforcement, military personnel and authorized individuals,

refer to the procedures of your organization or to the state and local

laws and guidelines on carrying a loaded firearm.

5. BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND BACKSTOP

Clearly identify your target and what is beyond. Know the range of your

ammunition and where the bullet will land if the target is missed or

the bullet penetrates the target. Special care must be taken when

shooting in any condition which makes identification of the target or

backstop harder to assess, including low light conditions.

Never shoot at water or hard objects. Shooting at the surface of water

or at rock or other hard surfaces increases the chance of ricochets or