Manual

5
YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES CONT’D
APPROPRIATE USE FOR YOUR FIREARM MEANS USING
YOUR FIREARM FOR LEGAL PURPOSES. For example -
target shooting, hunting and lawful resistance of deadly crimi-
nal force. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in
compliance with all applicable laws and ordinances regarding
the use of your firearm.
NEVER RELY ON MECHANICAL FEATURES ALONE.
Only
your safe gun-handling habits will ensure the safe use of your
firearm. This is your responsibility.
ALWAYS SAFELY STORE AND SECURE YOUR FIREARM.
Safe and secure storage of your firearm is one of your most
important responsibilities. It is a full-time responsibility. You
must always secure your firearm and ammunition separately
so that they are not accessible to children and/or other unau-
thorized persons.
NEVER KEEP AMMUNITION IN THE SAME LOCATION AS
THE FIREARM. Store each in a separate and secure place.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION THAT IS SPECIFIED
FOR USE WITH FIREARMS every time you handle your
firearm for cleaning and maintenance.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTORS THAT ARE
SPECIFIED FOR USE WITH FIREARMS every time you dis-
charge your firearm. Make sure others in the vicinity of where
you will be shooting do so as well.
VISIBLE LASER RADIATION EMITS FROM THE INSIGHT
®
LASER SIGHT (WHEN BODYGUARD
®
 38 IS SO
EQUIPPED) WHILE THE LASER SIGHT IS IN OPERATION
– AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE TO LASER BEAM.
Do not stare into the laser beam.
Do not look into the laser beam through binoculars or tele-
scopes.
Do not point the laser beam at mirror-like surfaces.
Do not shine the laser beam into another individual’s eyes.
NEVER USE ALCOHOL OR DRUGS BEFORE OR WHILE
SHOOTING.
Do not use your firearm if you are on any medica-
tion which impairs, even slightly, your mental or physical ability.
ALWAYS HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION. Discharging
firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or han-
dling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other
substances known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm,
and other serious physical injury. Review the warnings and
labels for all ammunition and cleaning products carefully.
Wash hands thoroughly after exposure.