Mossberg MMR - Manual (Page 8)

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LOADING THE FIREARM
Before loading, rotate the safety selector lever fully to the horizontal
position to place it in the “ON” (SAFE) position.
Before loading, visually and physically inspect the chamber and bore of the
barrel for any obstruction, excessive oil or grease. (The chamber is the rear
portion of the barrel which will contain the cartridge.) Obstructions of any
kind can cause damage to the firearm and may result in serious personal
injury to the shooter and/or others nearby.
During loading never allow fingers or any objects to contact the trigger.
Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction at all times.
Do not load firearm until ready for use! Unload firearm when shooting has
been completed! The safety selector lever should always be in the “ON”
(SAFE) position whether the firearm is loaded or not.
Check to be certain that the correct ammunition has been selected for use.
Ensure it is the same caliber and type of cartridge as designated on the left
side of the barrel.
This firearm is capable of firing a chambered cartridge with the magazine
empty, without the magazine inserted, or if the magazine is dislodged from
its seat.
A. LOADING THE MAGAZINE
To load the magazine, remove the magazine by pressing the magazine release
button. Hold the magazine in one hand and insert one cartridge at a time (Fig. 11),
pressing against the magazine follower and rearwards until the magazine is full, or
until the desired number of cartridges has been loaded.
Fig. 11
B. LOADING THE MAGAZINE INTO THE FIREARM
Insert a loaded magazine into the firearm by sliding the magazine up into the
magazine well until it is retained by the magazine catch (Fig. 12). Pull on the
magazine to make sure the magazine is firmly seated (Fig. 13). Press the upper
portion of the bolt catch to close the action and load a cartridge into the chamber
(Fig. 14).
The firearm is ready for firing as soon as the safety selector lever is
rotated fully to the
“OFF” (FIRE) position.
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