Mossberg 715T User Manual
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From the time an individual picks up a firearm, that individual shooter
becomes a part of a system over which he has complete control. He is
the only part of the system that can make a gun safe – or unsafe. Hunting
and target shooting are among the safest of all sports. This booklet is
intended to make them even safer – by re-emphasizing and reaffirming
the basics of safe gun handling and storage and by reminding each indi-
vidual shooter that he or she is the key to firearms safety. You can help
meet this responsibility by enrolling in hunter safety or shooting safety
courses. You must constantly stress safety when handling firearms,
especially to children and non-shooters. Newcomers in particular must
be closely supervised when handling firearms with which they may not
be acquainted. Don’t be timid when it comes to gun safety. If you
observe anyone violating any safety precautions, you have an obligation
to suggest safer handling practices, such a those in this booklet. Please
read these rules carefully and follow the safety procedures outlined.
Firearms safety is up to you. Make no mistake about it.
1. ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION
2. FIREARMS SHOULD BE UNLOADED WHEN NOT ACTUALLY
IN USE
3. DON’T RELY ON YOUR GUN’S “SAFETY”
4. BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT’S BEYOND IT
5. USE CORRECT AMMUNITION
6. IF YOUR GUN FAILS TO FIRE WHEN THE TRIGGER IS PULLED,
HANDLE WITH CARE
7. ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING
8. BE SURE THE BARREL IS CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
SHOOTING
9. DO NOT ALTER OR MODIFY YOUR GUN, AND HAVE GUNS
SERVICED REGULARLY
10. LEARN THE MECHANICAL AND HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS
OF THE FIREARM YOU ARE USING
Courtesy of
Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers� Institute, Inc.
FIREARMS SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU.
MAKE NO MISTAKE ABOUT IT!
Courtesy of
Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute, Inc.
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