Daisy 840C Mossy Oak Grizzly - Manual (Page 7)

A DAISY BB GUN IS NOT
FOR HUNTING
It's a target-shooting gun. But it teaches you the skill and
safety habits you'll need for hunting.
Or, you might prefer preparing yourself for match target
shooting. Many adult gun owners do.
GET TO KNOW YOUR DAISY
FROM BUTT PLATE TO MUZZLE
Do you know what the trigger is? The forearm? Check
your knowledge with the picture.
HOW TO BECOME AN EXPERT
MARKSMAN
If you learn the techniques, and practice regularly, you
can become a real marksman.
Marksmanship will provide you with a lot of enjoyment all
your life. The tips you'll pick up in this book will get you start-
ed. But you'll learn faster by getting some help from an adult
who is an experienced shooter.
POSITIONS
There are four basic rifle shooting positions and two vari-
ations of each. Learn them all so you will be prepared for any
shooting conditions. The positions are prone, sitting, kneel-
ing, and standing.
Half face to the right before getting into any position.
Then:
PRONE - Lie at an angle of about 5 to 15 degrees to the
line of fire. The left leg should be completely relaxed. The
right leg should angle away from the spine and may be bent
or straight.
KNEELING - Half face to the right, then drop to the right
knee. In the low position, the left foot should be extended as
far forward as is comfortable, while the right leg is flat on the
ground with foot flat and rotated inward, with shooter sitting
on side of right foot. In the high position, the shooter sits on
his right heel.
SITTING - In the low position, cross your legs in front of
you with the outside of each foot resting on the ground and
supporting the knees. Elbows should be placed near the
knees forming triangles to support the rifle. legs are not
crossed in the high position. The feet are well spread, with
the heels braced, and the body leaning forward so the elbows
may be braced over the knees.
STANDING - In the Army standing position, half face to
the right with feet spread about a foot apart. Stand relaxed,
not rigid. The right elbow should be at about the same height
as the shoulder. Your left arm does not touch your body.
In the N.R.A. standing position, you may rest your left
upper arm against your body on your hip.
It is also very important for you to remember that any
time you receive a gun from anyone, or take a gun from its
storage place, you should make sure it's unloaded and
uncocked by pointing it in a safe direction and pulling the
trigger.
WARNING:
EVEN IF YOU HAVE FIRED THE AIR-
GUN ONE OR MORE TIMES AND NO BB WAS EXPELLED, IT
DOES NOT MEAN THAT THE GUN IS EMPTY OF BBs. CON-
TINUE TO TREAT THE AIRGUN AS IF IT IS LOADED.
Never look into the muzzle of your gun. You can't tell by
looking if your gun is loaded, so always treat it as if it were.
Habits which you form now in handling your new Daisy will be
helpful in the handling of any gun.
THE
OUTDOOR
DAISY
Your Daisy
airgun isn't
designed for hunt-
ing, but you can
still have outdoor
fun with it. It's
easy to set up an
outdoor range.
In fact, outdoor shooting is a great way for a young per-
son and his or her parents to have some real family fun and
competition.
When you are carrying a Daisy airgun outdoors, keep the
following things in mind:
• Don't shoot at targets with a hard surface, like rocks or
trees. Your BB could ricochet. Never shoot at the surface of
water for the same reason.
• Always be sure you know where other people are before
you shoot. Make sure they're clear of the target.
• Keep the muzzle always pointed in a safe direction so if you
stumble and fall you can control the direction of the muzzle.
• Keep your Daisy airgun unloaded when you are not using it.
• Indoors or out, anyone shooting or near a shooter should
wear shooting glasses. (They can be purchased at most
stores selling sporting goods.)
THE INDOOR DAISY
A Daisy airgun is safe for indoor shooting as long as you
observe the proper safety rules. There aren't many, but they
are important. First, you must have at least 5 meters (16.4 ft.)
of space from the firing line to the target. All Daisy Youth Line
air rifles are designed with controlled velocity of less than 350
feet per second and are most effective for target shooting at
5 meters. (It takes as much skill to shoot a Daisy on a 5 meter
range as it takes to shoot a .22 on a 50 foot range!) Second,
you must have a safe target (See "SAFE TARGET" section)
placed so there are no entry ways in front of the firing line or
behind the targets. If this is not possible, then doorways in
the areas should be blocked. Third, you should have a canvas
or blanket behind the target which hangs free from the wall
and clears the floor. This will prevent ricochet should you
miss the target. Finally, your target should be well lighted.
Remember to keep your Daisy unloaded until the target
is up and you are ready
to shoot. Never point it
in any direction except
toward the target.
If you follow these
rules and combine them
with the other tips on
proper gun handling in
this book, you can enjoy
safe, indoor Daisy airgun
shooting.
TRIGGER
GATILLO
DÉTENTE
FRONT SIGHT
MIRA FRONTAL
MIRE GUIDON AVANT STOCK
CULATA
FÛT
FOREARM
ANTEBRAZO
AVANT-BRAS
TRIGGER SAFETY
SEGURO DE GATILLO
METTEZ LA SÉCURITÉ
DE LA DÉTENTE SUR
MUZZLE
CAÑÓN
BOUCHE DU CANON
ADJUSTABLE REAR SIGHT
MIRA TRASERA
MIRE GUIDON ARRIÉRE
12 13
RECEIVER
RECEPTOR
CARCASSE
FIG. 12