Owner’s Manual 2020

fragmentation of the bullet which can result in the bullet striking an

unintended target.

6. WHENEVER YOU HANDLE ANY FIREARM, OR HAND IT TO

SOMEONE, ALWAYS OPEN THE ACTION IMMEDIATELY

AND VISUALLY CHECK THE FIREARM’S CHAMBER AND

MAGAZINE TO MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE FIREARM IS

COMPLETELY UNLOADED.

Completely unload your firearm as described in Section 6. Make certain

the firearm does not inadvertently contain any ammunition. Remember,

merely removing the magazine does not mean the chamber is

unloaded. Always keep the chamber empty and your fingers away from

the trigger unless shooting is imminent.

7. STORE YOUR FIREARM AND AMMUNITION SEPARATELY,

WELL BEYOND THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

Store all firearms in secure, locked cases or a gun safe and store

ammunition separately from your firearms. Keep your firearm unloaded

when not in use. Take prudent safeguards to ensure your firearm does

not become available to children, untrained, inexperienced or

unauthorized people. At all times, comply with local and state laws

concerning the possession and storage of firearms.

8. USE ONLY THE PROPER AMMUNITION FOR YOUR

FIREARM.

Use only factory-loaded, new ammunition manufactured to SAAMI or

CIP specifications. Be certain that each round you use is of the proper

caliber or gauge and type for the particular firearm. The caliber of the

FN 509 is located on the rear of the barrel and is visible through the

ejection port. The use of reloaded or remanufactured ammunition

increases the likelihood of case head ruptures or other defects in the

ammunition that can cause damage to your firearm and serious injury

to yourself or others nearby.

9. PROPERLY MAINTAIN YOUR FIREARM, PRACTICE

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND AVOID UNAUTHORIZED

SERVICING.