Operator's Manual

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General Description
4 Firearms Safe Home Storage
Checklist
 Firearms naturally attract the attention of children, teenagers and
adults alike. Accordingly, it is YOUR responsibility to ensure that
your firearms, when unattended, stored or not in use, are secured
under lock and key, safely out of the access of all unauthorized
users. This is YOUR responsibility, and any mistake or inattention on
your part can result in death or serious injury to your loved ones or
others.
 Firearms must be securely stored under lock and key in a location
inaccessible to children and other unauthorized persons.
 One of the safest ways to store your firearms is in a locking metal gun
safe or lock box. Many models, including ones permitting quick access
to the firearm, if needed for self-defense, are now available at firearms
retailers or via the Internet. Lock your firearm in a metal gun safe,
where it is also out of sight and protected from fire, theft, and
curious hands.
 Firearms should be unloaded before they are brought into the home.
 All firearms should be immediately cleaned and placed in secure
locked storage when they are returned from hunting or target
shooting.
 When firearms are removed from storage, they must always
immediately be carefully checked to confirm that they are unloaded.
 Ammunition should be stored under lock and key, in a separate
location from firearms.
 The operator manual that came with your firearm must be read,
understood and followed.
For more information on safe storage and use, refer to the NSSF pamphlets
“Firearms Safety Depends on You” and “Firearms Responsibility in the Home”,
available for download from the NSSF website at http://nssf.org.