Mossberg International SA-2 - Manual (Page 2)

PART NO. 18478 REV. B
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. Shots 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 safety in 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 eyesight.
Due to the heavy recoil of a shotgun, maintain an adequate distance
between the rear of the scope (if equipped) and your face at all times.
Be certain the scope installation does not interfere with access to, or
the proper functioning of the safety.
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 exposure
to damp weather. (See proper section of this manual for cleaning instructions).
Do not plug barrel or store in a fabric-lined case which will absorb
lubricants from the firearm. 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 firearm periodically checked by a qualified
gunsmith.