Winchester Repeating Arms X Pump (SXP) - Manual (Page 6)

12 exaMine every shell you Put in
your FirearM.
We assume no responsibility for the use of unsafe or
improper firearm and ammunition combinations or
damage or injury caused by damaged ammunition.
It is your responsibility to read and heed all warnings
in this owner’s manual and on ammunition boxes.
See page 13 for more information on the correct
ammunition for your firearm.
13 use only saaMi aPProved aMMunition.
The barrel and action of this firearm have been
made with substantial safety margins beyond the
pressures developed by established American
commercial loads. Nevertheless, we can assume no
liability for incidents which occur through the use
of shells of nonstandard dimensions or which develop
pressures in excess of commercially available
ammunition which has been loaded in accordance
with standards established by the Sporting Arms and
Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI).
14 MaKe sure oF adequate ventilation in the
area that you disCharge a FirearM. lead
exPosure Can oCCur FroM disCharging
FirearMs in Poorly ventilated areas,
Cleaning FirearMs or handling aMMunition.
Lead is a substance that has been known to cause birth
defects, reproductive harm and other serious injury.
Wash hands thoroughly after exposure to ammunition
or after cleaning a firearm.
15 do not snaP the Firing Pin on an eMPty
ChaMber; the ChaMber May not be eMPty!
Treat every firearm with the respect due a loaded
firearm, even though you are certain the firearm
is unloaded.
16 KeeP your Fingers away FroM the trigger
while loading and unloading until shooting
is iMMinent.
17 be sure oF your target and baCKstoP,
PartiCularly during low light Periods.
Know the range of your ammunition. Never shoot at
water or hard objects.
18 always unload your FirearM’s ChaMber
beFore Crossing a FenCe, CliMbing a
tree, juMPing a ditCh or negotiating
other obstaCles.
Never place your firearm on or against a fence, tree,
car or other similar object.
19 be deFensive and on guard against unsaFe
gun handling around you and others.
Don’t be timid when it comes to firearm safety.
If you observe other shooters violating any of
these safety precautions, politely suggest safer
handling practices.
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