Mossberg Maverick 8 and 9 - Manual (Page 2)

As the owner of a firearm, you must undertake the full-time responsibility of safe
firearms handling for your own safety and the safety of those around you:
• Keep all firearms and ammunition out of the reach of children.
• Store your firearms and ammunition separately.
• Never store a loaded firearm.
• Never leave a loaded firearm unattended.
• Never transport a loaded firearm in a vehicle.
• Unload your firearm when you have stopped shooting and when you have to
climb a tree, fence, cross a slippery surface or have to transport it in a vehicle.
• Do not load your firearm before you are in a place where it is safe to shoot,
and keep your finger off the trigger until you are on target and have decided to fire.
• Never shoot at water, rocks or any hard surfaces. Shot may glance off such
surfaces and cause injuries.
• Do not use alcohol or drugs before or while handling firearms.
• Do not touch the trigger while the safety button is being engaged or disengaged.
Always point the muzzle of your firearm in a safe direction, regardless of whether
the firearm is loaded or unloaded.
Always treat every firearm as if it were loaded. Give your firearm to someone
with the action open (bolt fully rearward) and the safety button pushed fully to
the right to the “ON” (SAFE) position after you verify the firearm is unloaded.
Insist on the same procedure when receiving a firearm from someone else.
Learn the location of all the safety features of your firearm and how they
operate.
Wear eye and ear protection when shooting. Shooting without proper ear
protection can cause hearing damage. The use of eye protection during any
type of shooting is important to protect your vision.
Due to the heavy recoil of a shotgun, maintain an adequate distance between
the rear of the scope and your face at all times.
we specifically disclaim any responsibility for damage or injury
whatsoever occurring in connection with, or as a result of, the use of
faulty, or non-saami standard, or “remanufactured” or hand-loaded
(reloaded) ammunition. additionally, we disclaim any responsibility for
damage or injury which results from any modifications or changes that
are not a part of the firearm as delivered from the factory.
Learn to clean your firearm thoroughly and make certain no oil, grease or other
materials are blocking the barrel. Obstructions of any kind can cause damage
to the firearm and may result in serious personal injury to the shooter and/or
others nearby.
Practice proper firearm maintenance and safety. Make sure all exposed metal
surfaces are coated with a thin film of oil, especially after being exposed to damp
weather. (See proper section of this manual for cleaning instructions.) Do not
plug barrel or store in fabric-lined case which will absorb lubricants from the
firearms. Before using after storage, follow complete instructions stated in this
manual for refamiliarization with the firearm. A thorough inspection and function
test should be performed before going into the field. Have your gun periodically
checked by a qualified gunsmith.
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