Many safety features are incorporated in firearms. For your safety and the safety of others, do not rely on mechanical features alone. Only your safe gun-handling habits will ensure the safe use of your firearm. This is your responsibility. Accidents do not just happen.
Accidents are the result of violating the rules of safe gun handling and common sense.
Insure the safe use of firearms. Follow these essential safety instructions and warnings. Keep your firearm unloaded when not in use Treat every firearm as if it were loaded Never pass your firearm to another person unti l the cylin der or action is open and you visually check that it is unloaded Place your finger inside the trigger guard only when you are ready to fire If you must carry a loaded firearm always carry it with the muzzle pointing in a safe direction. Be sure all accessories, such as holsters and grips, are compatible with the firearm and that the accessories do not interfere with safe operation When transporting your firearm, be sure your firearm is unloaded and that the cylinder or action is open Store your firearm unloaded. Always be aware of other people so that persons cannot accidentally walk into the line of fire.