Beretta Basic Safety Rules User Manual

STORE YOUR FIREARM SO THAT CHILDREN CANNOT GAIN ACCESS TO

It is your responsibility to insure that children under the age of 18 or other unautho

To reduce the risk of accidents

involving children, unload your firearm, lock it and store the ammunition in a

Please note that devices intended to prevent accidents

- for example, cable locks, chamber plugs, etc, - may not prevent use or misuse of

your firearm by a determined person. Steel gun safes may be more appropriate to

reduce the likelihood of intentional misuse of a firearm by an unauthorized child or

KNOW THE SAFETY FEATURES OF THE FIREARM YOU ARE USING, BUT

REMEMBER: SAFETY DEVICES ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR SAFE

Never rely solely on a safety device to prevent an accident. It is imperative that you

know 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 Safety

BASIC SAFETY RULES

1. NEVER POINT A FIREARM AT SOMETHING THAT IS NOT SAFE TO SHOOT.

1. Never let the muzzle of a

firearm point at any part of your body or at another person. This is especially important when loading or unloading the firearm. When you are shooting at a target, know what is behind it. Some bullets can travel over a mile. If you miss your target or if the bullet penetrates the target, it is your responsibility to ensure that the shot does not cause unintended injury or damage.

2. ALWAYS TREAT A FIREARM AS IF IT WERE LOADED.

2. Never assume that a firearm is unloaded. The

only certain way to ensure that a firearm is empty is to open the chamber and visually examine the inside to see if a round is present. Removing the magazine will not guarantee that a pistol is unloaded or cannot fire. Shotguns

and rifles can be checked by cycling or removing all rounds and by then opening the chamber so that a visual inspection of the chamber for any remaining rounds can be made.

3. IT.

rized persons do not gain access to your firearm.

separate locked location.

person.

4. NEVER SHOOT AT WATER OR AT A HARD SURFACE.

4. Shooting at the surface of water or at a rock or other

hard surface increases the chance of ricochets or fragmentation of the bullet or shot, which can result in the projectile striking an unintended or peripheral target.

5. HANDLING PROCEDURES.

Course taught by an expert in firearms use and safety procedures.

munition may result in exposure to lead and other substances known to cause

birth defects, reproductive harm, and other serious physical injury. Have adequa

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 oil your firearm, following the instructions provided in this manual, after each use to prevent corrosion, damage to the barrel or accumulation of impurities which can prevent use of the gun in an emergency. Always check the barrel prior to loading to ensure that it is clean and free from obstructions. Firing

against an obstruction can rupture the barrel and injure yourself or others nearby.

6. In case you hear an unusual noise when shooting,

stop firing immediately, ingage the manual safety and unload the firearm. Make sure the chamber is free from any obstruction or possible bullet blocked inside the barrel due to defective or improper ammunition.

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 use is in the proper caliber or gauge and type for the particular firearm. The caliber or gauge of the firearm is clearly marked on the barrels of shotguns and on the slide or barrel of pistols. The use of reloaded or remanufactured ammunition can increase the likelihood of excessive cartridge pressures, casehead ruptures or other defects in the ammunition which can cause damage to your firearm and injury to yourself or others nearby.

8. ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GLASSES AND EARPLUGS WHEN SHOOTING.

8. The chance that gas, gunpowder or metal fragments

will blow back and injure a shooter who is firing a gun is rare, but the injury that can be sustained in such circumstances is severe, including the possible loss of eyesight. A shooter must always wear impact resistant shooting glasses when firing any firearm. Earplugs help reduce the chance of hearing damage from shooting.

10. AVOID ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR JUDGMENT OR REFLEX IMPAIRING MEDICATION WHEN SHOOTING.

10. Do not drink and shoot. If you take medication that

can impair motor reactions or judgment, do not handle a firearm while you are under the influence of the 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 firearm only at their destination. If you carry a firearm for self-protection, leaving the chamber unloaded can reduce the chance of accidental discharge.

12. LEAD WARNING.

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

te ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure.

9. NEVER CLIMB A TREE, FENCE OR OBSTRUCTION WITH A LOADED FIREARM.

9. Open and empty the chamber of your firearm before

climbing or descending a tree or before climbing a fence or jumping over a ditch or obstruction. Never pull or push a loaded firearm toward yourself or another person.