SIG SAUER 1911 - Manual (Page 3)

This limitation applies regardless of whether liability is asserted on the basis of
contract, negligence or strict liability (including any failure to warn). Under no
circumstances shall SIGARMS Inc. be liable for incidental or consequential dam-
ages, such as loss of use of property, commercial loss and loss of earnings or profits.
IMPORTANT
THE SAFEST PISTOL IS ONE THAT IS FULLY UNLOADED.
1.1 SAFETY WARNINGS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Always treat every gun as if it were loaded.
• Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
• Always keep the gun unloaded until ready to shoot.
• Always engage the thumb safety until you are ready to shoot.
• Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. Safe directions are defined as
areas where there are no people, other living creatures or other people’s
property.
• Always handle your pistol as if the safety mechanisms were inoperable. The
best safety device is correct, well-exercised and secure handling of the pistol.
• Always know your target and what is beyond it. Never point the pistol at doors,
window panes, walls, concrete, stones, water or other flat surfaces. Shots can
penetrate such surfaces, or be deflected into unsafe directions by them.
• Always carry the pistol in such a manner that, should you fall or otherwise slip,
you are able to control the direction of the muzzle.
• Always be sure the pistol is safe to operate and the barrel is clear of any
obstruction. Never shoot a pistol into which water, sand, dirt or other foreign
bodies have entered.
• Always use the proper, factory-made ammunition for your particular pistol.
• Always wear eye and ear protection when shooting.
• Always unload the pistol immediately after shooting, before putting it down,
holstering it or handing it to another authorized person.
• Always hand a firearm to someone with the action open after you verify the
firearm is unloaded.
• Always store the pistol and the ammunition in different places.
• Always take steps to prevent use of your pistol by unauthorized people by
keeping your pistol locked and in a secure place when not in use. Failure to
take reasonable preventative steps may result in innocent lives being lost and,
in some circumstances may result in your liability for these deaths.
As the owner of a firearm, you have the responsibility to obtain proper training
on how to use and maintain your firearm. Firearms safety courses are offered by
state and local organizations as well as the National Rifle Association (NRA).
You also have a responsibility to know and obey all local, state and federal laws
governing the use, possession and transportation of firearms.
Before you take your pistol out of the box, please read the following information.
Reading, understanding and practicing this information is vital to your safety and
the safety of others.
PISTOLS are classified as FIREARMS and are sold by us with the specific under-
standing that we are not responsible in any manner whatsoever for their safe han-
dling or resale under local laws and regulations. SIGARMS Inc. shall not be
responsible in any manner whatsoever for malfunctioning of the firearm, for
physical injury or for property damage resulting in whole or in part from:
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SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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BE SURE TO READ THROUGH THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE HANDLING THIS PISTOL.
Understanding these instructions and the technically correct implementa-
tion of the information contained therein are imperative to the correct
preparation and safety during handling, care and maintenance of this
SIGARMS Granite Series pistol. Do not handle the pistol until you have
fully understood all safety instructions and its handling procedures. This
includes knowing the basic parts of the pistol, how the safety features oper-
ate, how to safely open and close the action and how to safely load and
unload ammunition from the firearm. Should you require further informa-
tion, do not hesitate to contact your dealer or the manufacturer.
• criminal or negligent discharge
• improper or careless handling
• defective, improper, hand-loaded, or reloaded ammunition
• inadequate care of the pistol (e.g. corrosion, damage, neglect)
• unauthorized modifications
• disregard of malfunctions
• resale in contradiction of regional legislation
• other influences beyond our direct and immediate control.