Ruger MINI-14 - Manual (Page 14)

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9. Immediately following the firing of a shot, and if a subsequent shot is not to
be fired at once, put the safety “ON” while the rifle is still pointing in a safe
direction down range.
The safety should be moved to the “ON” position as
soon as firing is completed, and it should be “ON” at all times except when
the rifle is on target and being fired.
10. When the last cartridge in the magazine has been fired, the bolt lock will
automatically engage and hold the bolt and slide in the rearward, open
position. CAUTION: Autoloading firearms have reciprocating bolts and slides.
Do not position your fingers or face so these components can strike you
when the gun is fired.
If dropped or
s t ruck with the
safety “off”, the
rifle may fire .
Keep chamber
empty unless
actually firing!
Keep safety “on”
unless actually
f i r i n g !
ANY GUN
MAY FIRE IF
DROPPED
WARNING – HANDLING