Manual

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YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES CONT’D
• ALWAYS USE THE LOCK PROVIDED BY SMITH & WES-
SON TO SECURE YOUR FIREARM. Please read and follow
the instructions packaged separately for the use of this lock. A
lock, when properly used, can be an effective tool in prevent-
ing unauthorized access to your firearm. There are other alter-
native locks and safe storage containers available in the mar-
ketplace which may also be appropriate for your particular
needs. Consult your local gun shop, hardware store, or local
police department for guidance on the variety of other safe
storage devices or practices which may be appropriate for
your particular needs. By purchasing this firearm you have
accepted the responsibility of safely securing the firearm at all
times and preventing its unauthorized use. Never assume that
the use of this lock alone is sufficient to safely secure your
firearm. It is your personal responsibility to select and use
whatever measures or practices that will enable you to be
absolutely certain that your firearm is secure at all times.
WARNING: NEVER LOCK A LOADED FIREARM AND
NEVER LOAD A LOCKED FIREARM!
• ALWAYS STORE YOUR FIREARM AND AMMUNITION SEP
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ARATELY so that they are not accessible to children or other unau-
thorized persons. Safe and secure storage of your firearm and ammu-
nition are your responsibility. It is a full-time responsibility.
• NEVER ASSUME THAT A “HIDING” PLACE IS A SECURE
STORAGE METHOD. Others may be aware of your storage
location or come upon it by chance. It is your personal
responsibility to use common sense when storing your firearm
and ammunition and to always make sure they are not acces-
sible to children or other unauthorized persons.
• NEVER TRANSPORT A LOADED FIREARM.
When trans-
porting your firearm, be sure it is unloaded and locked. Safe
and secure transportation of your firearm is your responsibility.
• ALWAYS FOLLOW THE LAW!
Many jurisdictions have laws
that make it a crime to keep a firearm unlocked and in an
area accessible to children or others. Keeping a firearm
locked and unloaded when not in use is not only common
sense safety practice... IT IS THE LAW. You must be familiar
with all local, state, and federal laws regarding the safe stor-
age and transportation of your firearm. Failure to know and
follow the law may result in unauthorized access or use of
your firearm by another. Obey all laws relating to the storage
and transportation of firearms. Your local police department or
gun shop can furnish you with available information on storing
and/or transporting a firearm safely and legally.
• YOUR FIREARM IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
You must pre-
vent your firearm from being stolen or from being used by
untrained or unqualified individuals. Keep it locked, unloaded
and secured when not in use.