SIG SAUER SP2009 - Manual (Page 5)

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The Ten Commandments of Firearms Safety
1. ALWAYS treat every gun as if it were loaded.
2. ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
3. ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
4. ALWAYS keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.
5. ALWAYS be sure the gun is safe to operate and the barrel is
clear of any obstruction.
6. ALWAYS use the proper, factory-made ammunition for your
particular gun.
7. ALWAYS know your target and what is beyond it.
8. ALWAYS wear ear and eye protection when shooting.
9. NEVER use alcohol or drugs before or during handling a gun.
10. ALWAYS store guns and ammunition in separate locked
containers, so they are secure and not accessible to unauthorized persons.
BECOME FAMILIAR WITH YOUR PISTOL, UNDERSTAND
THE INSTRUCTIONS FULLY BEFORE USING IT.
WARNING
Always use the decocking lever to decock your SIG SAUER pistol. This
is the only way to safely lower the hammer from the cocked position and
prevent an accidental discharge. This warning applies to all pistols with
decocking levers.
The positive way to safely lower the hammer is by use of the decocking
lever. Never lower the hammer by pulling the trigger and attempting to
ease the hammer forward manually. Manually lowering the hammer is
dangerous and prevents full application of the pistol's safety features.
The decocking lever is the only proper means of lowering the hammer
and assuring that the hammer rests in the intercept notch.
Again, DO NOT THUMB THE HAMMER DOWN: the consequence
can be serious injury or death - only and ALWAYS use the decocking
lever!
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