Heckler&Koch USP TACTICAL - Manual (Page 2)

USP SerieS
OPerATOr’S MANUAL
WArNiNG: A firearm has the capability of taking your life or the life of someone else!
Be extremely careful with your firearm. An accident can occur at anytime and is almost
always the result of not following basic safety rules.
© Heckler & Koch, 11/99, 1/07, 6/09, 8/10, revised May 2013
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SAFeTY PreCAUTiONS
CAUTiON: read these safety rules before handling the pistol!
Read this operators manual before handling your firearm. The following safety rules are placed in this
manual by HK as an important reminder that firearms safety is your responsibility. If handled improperly
firearms can be dangerous and can potentially cause damage to property, serious injury, or death.
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.
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 slide 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, particularly the hands and fingers, away from the muzzle to avoid injury or burns.
13. Be sure that parts of the hand do not touch or interfere with the slide. The slide moves backwards by
recoil force 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.
17. To make the pistol safe, one must insure the chambered round is removed during the clearing
procedure. Removal of the pistol’s magazine does not remove the chambered round. This can only
be done with the rearward movement of the slide after the magazine is removed.
STOP! KNOW HOW TO CLeAr THiS PiSTOL BeFOre ATTeMPTiNG TO OPerATe.
CLeAriNG THe PiSTOL
The pistol is not considered “clear” or safe unless:
1. The control lever (if applicable) is on “safe” and;
2. The magazine is removed from the pistol and;
3. The slide is locked to the rear and;
4. The chamber is free of brass or ammunition
To Clear the pistol:
1. Make sure fingers are outside of the trigger guard and the pistol is pointed in a safe direction at all
times!
2. Engage control lever (if applicable) - press the control lever upwards until the “S” (safe) aligns with
the reference line located on the frame.
3. Remove magazine - depress the magazine release lever and remove the magazine from the pistol.
4. Open and lock slide - while keeping the pistol pointed 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.
5. Inspect chamber - inspect chamber for the presence of a cartridge or empty case by:
• Visually viewing chamber through the open ejection port and;
• Physically inserting a finger into the chamber through the 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 Pistol is now considered “Clear.”
Covering USP, USP Compact,
and USP Specialized models