Mossberg MVP - Manual (Page 2)

PART NO. 100136 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 or when
you have to climb a tree or 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 lever
pulled fully to the rear 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 firearm, 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 lever.
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) AMMU-
NITION. 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 DELIV-
ERED 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 the proper section of this manual for
cleaning instructions). Do not plug the 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.
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