hk usp40c User Guide

Operators Manual

Caliber .40 S&W

HK USP40 Compact – LEM Pistol

In a world of compromise, some don’t.

Includes Operators Manual Supplement for Law Enforcement Modification (LEM)

SAFETY RULES

Please read this operators manual before handling your firearm. The following safety rules are placed in this manual by Heckler & Koch as an

important reminder that firearms safety is your responsibility. Firearms can be dangerous and can potentially cause serious injury, damage to property or death, if handled improperly.

1. Never point a firearm at anyone, or in any direction other than a SAFE direction, i.e. downrange.

2. Treat all firearms as if they are always loaded.

3. Keep your finger off the trigger and outside of the trigger guard until your sights are aligned on the target and you are ready to fire.

4. Keep your finger off the trigger and outside of the trigger guard while loading or unloading the firearm.

5. Keep your finger off the trigger and outside of the trigger guard while pulling the firearm out of the holster or while returning it to the holster.

6. Be sure of your target and the back stop beyond.

7. Never give a firearm to or take a firearm from anyone unless the action is open and the magazine and/or chamber are free of any ammunition or brass.

8. Be sure that the ammunition you are using is factory loaded, is of the correct caliber for the firearm in which it is to be used, and that it is not damaged in any way.

9. Before firing, remove the magazine from the firearm, lock the action open, make sure the chamber is clear of any ammunition or brass, and check the barrel of the unloaded firearm for any possible obstructions.

10. Before firing any firearm that is unfamiliar to you, make sure that you understand exactly how it functions. A lack of familiarity with the firearm can result in serious accidents. Attend a certified training course on any firearm which you intend to use or with which you are not sufficiently familiar.

11. Always wear hearing and eye protection when using your firearm.

12. Keep all body parts, especially the hands and fingers, away from the muzzle to avoid injury or burns.

13. Be sure that no part of either hand touches or interferes with the slide. The slide is moved backwards by the recoil force of the pistol during firing and may cause serious injury.

14. Firearms should be stored separately from ammunition and beyond the reach of children, and/or any untrained individuals.

15. Avoid the use of any alcoholic beverages or drugs before and during the use of any firearm.

16. Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead, a substance known to be associated with birth defects, reproductive harm, and other serious injury. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure.

STOP! Know how to clear this pistol before attempting to operate.

Clearing the Pistol The HK USP Pistol with Law Enforcement Modification (LEM) parts is not considered “clear”

or safe unless:

1. The magazine is removed from the pistol and;

2. The slide is locked to the rear and;

3. The chamber is free of brass or ammunition

To Clear the HK USP Pistol with LEM parts:

1. Make sure fingers are outside of the trigger guard and the pistol is pointed in a safe direction at all

times!

2. Remove magazine - depress the magazine release lever and remove the magazine from the pistol.

3. Open and lock slide - while pointing the pistol in a safe direction, lock the slide open by pulling the slide

rearward as you press the slide release upward. Watch for a cartridge or empty case to be ejected from the pistol.

4. Inspect chamber - inspect chamber for the presence of a cartridge or empty case by:

• Visually viewing chamber through open ejection port and;

• Physically inserting finger into chamber through ejection port to check for the presence of a cartridge or empty case.

Remove any cartridges or empty cases from the chamber or from within the pistol.

The HK USP Pistol is now considered “Clear”.

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