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Y o u A r e r e s p o n s i b l e F o r F i r e A r m s s A F e t Y
Failure to Follow any oF the Following warnings could result in serious injury or death.
As a gun owner, you accept a set of demanding responsibilities. How seriously you take these
responsibilities can be the difference between life and death.
There is no excuse for careless or abusive handling of any firearm. At all times handle this firearm and all
other firearms with intense respect for their power and potential danger.
Please read and understand all of the cautions, warnings, notices, proper handling procedures and
instructions outlined in this owner’s manual before using your new firearm.
1 always KeeP the MuZZle oF your FirearM Pointed in a saFe direction even though you are
certain it is unloaded.
Never point any firearm at anything you do not intend to shoot.
Be extremely alert and aware of all persons and property within the range of your ammunition.
2 never rely totally on your FirearM’s Mechanical ˝saFety” device. liKe any Mechanical device,
a ˝saFety” can soMetiMes Fail; it can be jarred or inadvertently ManiPulated into an unsaFe
condition.
The word ˝safety” describes a firearm’s trigger block mechanism, sear block mechanism, hammer
block mechanism or firing pin
block mechanism. Mechanical ˝safeties” are designed to place your firearm in a safer status, and no
guarantee can be made that the firearm will 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.
Remember, safe gun handling does not stop with your firearm’s mechanical ˝safety” devices, it starts
there. Always treat this firearm with the respect due a loaded, ready-to-fire firearm.
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 manual for every firearm 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.
3 whenever you handle any FirearM, or hand it to soMeone, always oPen the action
iMMediately and visually checK the FirearM’s chaMber to MaKe certain that the FirearM is
coMPletely unloaded.
Make certain the firearm does not inadvertently contain any ammunition. Always keep the chamber
empty and the ˝safety” in the on safe position unless shooting is imminent.
4 always wear ear and eye Protection when shooting.
Unprotected, repeated exposure to gunfire can cause hearing damage. Wear hearing protection
(shooting ear plugs or muffs) to guard against such damage.
Wear shooting glasses to protect your eyes from flying particles. Allow proper distance (eye relief)
between a scope and your eye when firing a scoped rifle, shotgun or pistol. Do not use unorthodox
shooting methods that could cause the rearward travel of the slide or bolt of a firearm to contact your
eyes, face or hands. Always keep a safe distance between the muzzle of your firearm and any persons
nearby, as muzzle blast, debris and ejecting shells could inflict serious injury.
Always wear eye protection when disassembling and cleaning any firearm to prevent the possibility of
springs, spring-tensioned parts, solvents or other agents from contacting your eyes.
5 KeeP all FirearMs unloaded during transPort, even when stored in a holster, gun case,
scabbard or other container.
6 droPPing or jarring a loaded FirearM can cause accidental discharge.
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