Mossberg 46 RIMFIRE - 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. Bullets
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 and the safety button pushed fully rearward
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 vision.
When using a firearm with mounted optics, maintain an adequate distance
between the rear of the scope and your face at all times. Be certain the
scope installation does not interfere with access to, or the proper functioning
of the safety button.
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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 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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