Winchester Repeating Arms Select - Manual (Page 12)

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• “Off Safe” When the safety switch is pushed fully
forward the “S” is covered by the safety switch. This
indicates to you that the safety is in the “off safe”
position (Figure 4B).
With the safety in the “on safe” position the trigger and
hammer are blocked and the shotgun cannot be fired. In
the “off safe” position — if your firearm is loaded with a
shell in the chamber — the chambered shell can be fired
by simply pulling the trigger.
Never rely totally on your firearm’s safety switch/button.
It is merely an aid to safe gun handling. Like any
mechanical device the safety can possibly fail: it can
be bumped off or inadvertently manipulated into an
unsafe condition. Always keep your shotgun pointed
in a safe direction.
At all times in the field keep the safety in the “on safe”
position and the barrel pointed in a safe direction. It is a
good idea never to load your shotgun until you are in the
field, at the location you intend to begin hunting or you
are at your station on a range and it is your turn to shoot.
For extra safety on a range, and as a courtesy to others,
fully unload the chambers and keep the action in the
open position at all times other than when it is your turn
to shoot.
Note: Do not depend on the exposed “S” alone to
indicate your firearm’s safety status, as time, exposure
to the elements, and the abrasive action of cleaning
agents may obscure it.
It is essential that you become very familiar with the feel,
look and operation of the safety on this shotgun before
attempting to load and shoot.
FIGURE 4A
“On Safe” position. Safety pulled
fully to the rear. The “S” shows
above safety switch.
FIGURE 4B
“Off Safe” position.
Safety pushed fully
forward. The “S” is
covered.