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3. STORE YOUR FIREARM SO THAT CHILDREN CANNOT GAIN ACCESS TOIT.

3. It is your responsibility to insure that children under the age of 18 or other unautho-rized persons do not gain access to your firearm. To reduce the risk of accidentsinvolving children, unload your firearm, lock it and store the ammunition in aseparate locked location. Please note that devices intended to prevent accidents- for example, cable locks, chamber plugs, etc, - may not prevent use or misuse ofyour firearm by a determined person. Steel gun safes may be more appropriate toreduce the likelihood of intentional misuse of a firearm by an unauthorized child orperson.

4. NEVER SHOOT AT WATER OR AT A HARDSURFACE.

4. Shooting at the surface of water or at a rock or otherhard surface increases the chance of ricochets orfragmentation of the bullet or shot, which can resultin the projectile striking an unintended or peripheraltarget.

5. KNOW THE SAFETY FEATURES OF THE FIREARM YOU ARE USING, BUTREMEMBER: SAFETY DEVICES ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR SAFEHANDLING PROCEDURES.

5. Never rely solely on a safety device to prevent an accident. It is imperative that youknow and use the safety features of the particular firearm you are handling, but ac-cidents can best be prevented by following the safe handling procedures descri-bed in these safety rules and elsewhere in the product manual. To further familiari-ze yourself with the proper use of this or other firearms, take a Firearms SafetyCourse taught by an expert in firearms use and safety procedures.

BASIC SAFETY RULES1. NEVER POINT A FIREARM AT SOMETHING THAT IS NOT SAFE TO SHOOT.1. Never let the muzzle of a

firearm point at any part ofyour body or at anotherperson. This is especiallyimportant when loading orunloading the firearm.When you are shooting ata target, know what isbehind it. Some bullets cantravel over a mile. If youmiss your target or if thebullet penetrates the tar-get, it is your responsibilityto ensure that the shot does not cause unintended injury or damage.

2. ALWAYS TREAT A FIREARM AS IF IT WERELOADED.

2. Never assume that a firearm is unloaded. Theonly certain way to ensure that a firearm isempty is to open the chamber and visuallyexamine the inside to see if a round is present.Removing the magazine will not guarantee thata pistol is unloaded or cannot fire. Shotgunsand rifles can be checked by cycling or removingall rounds and by then opening the chamber sothat a visual inspection of the chamber for any re-maining rounds can be made.

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10. AVOID ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ORJUDGMENT OR REFLEX IMPAIRINGMEDICATION WHEN SHOOTING.

10. Do not drink and shoot. If you take medication thatcan impair motor reactions or judgment, do nothandle a firearm while you are under the influence ofthe medication.

11. NEVER TRANSPORT A LOADED FIREARM.11. Unload a firearm before putting it in a vehicle. Hun-

ters and target shooters should load their firearmonly at their destination. If you carry a firearm forself-protection, leaving the chamber unloaded canreduce the chance of accidental discharge.

12. LEAD WARNING.12. Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms or handling am-

munition may result in exposure to lead and other substances known to causebirth defects, reproductive harm, and other serious physical injury. Have adequa-te ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure.

8. ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GLASSES ANDEARPLUGS WHEN SHOOTING.

8. The chance that gas, gunpowder or metal fragmentswill blow back and injure a shooter who is firing a gunis rare, but the injury that can be sustained in suchcircumstances is severe, including the possible lossof eyesight. A shooter must always wear impact resi-stant shooting glasses when firing any firearm. Ear-plugs help reduce the chance of hearing damagefrom shooting.

7. USE PROPER AMMUNITION.7. Only use factory-loaded, new ammunition manufactured to industry specifications:

CIP (Europe and elsewhere), SAAMI (U.S.A.). Be certain that each round you useis in the proper caliber or gauge and type for the particular firearm. The caliber orgauge of the firearm is clearly marked on the barrels of shotguns and on the slideor barrel of pistols. The use of reloaded or remanufactured ammunition can increa-se the likelihood of excessive cartridge pressures, casehead ruptures or other de-fects in the ammunition which can cause damage to your firearm and injury toyourself or others nearby.

9. NEVER CLIMB A TREE, FENCE OROBSTRUCTION WITH A LOADED FIREARM.

9. Open and empty the chamber of your firearm beforeclimbing or descending a tree or before climbing afence or jumping over a ditch or obstruction. Neverpull or push a loaded firearm toward yourself oranother person.

6. PROPERLY MAINTAIN YOUR FIREARM.6. Store and carry your firearm so that dirt or lint does

not accumulate in the working parts. Clean and oilyour firearm, following the instructions provided inthis manual, after each use to prevent corrosion, da-mage to the barrel or accumulation of impurities whi-ch can prevent use of the gun in an emergency.Always check the barrel prior to loading to ensurethat it is clean and free from obstructions. Firingagainst an obstruction can rupture the barrel andinjure yourself or others nearby.

6. In case you hear an unusual noise when shooting,stop firing immediately, ingage the manual safetyand unload the firearm. Make sure the chamber isfree from any obstruction or possible bullet blockedinside the barrel due to defective or improper ammu-nition.