Anschutz 1700 - Manual (Page 5)

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DO NOT USE ANY FIREARM WITHOUT
A COMPLETE KNOWLEDGE AND
UNDERSTANDING OF IT’S SAFE USE
AND PROPER HANDLING CHARACTE-
RISTICS.
Warning:
This rifle can be dangerous if it is not used
correctly or if this instruction leaflet is not
observed. The privilege of ownership and
safe use of your rifle carries a personal
responsibility that no one should take lightly.
Rifle accidents would not occur if the
following rules of shooting safety were
observed.
The Ten Commandments of Pistols
Safety
•Learn the mechanical and handling
characteristics of the firearm you are
using.
•Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe
direction.
•Pistols should be unloaded when not
in use.
•Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions
before using.
•Be sure of your target before you shoot.
•Wear shooting glasses and ear protection
when you shoot.
•Never climb a tree or fence with a loaded
firearm.
•Don’t shoot at a hard surface or at water.
•Never transport a loaded firearm.
•Avoid alcoholic beverages or drugs and
don‘t smoke when shooting or handling
a gun or a pistol.
Please note:
There is no substitute for personal
responsibility and common sense in the
handling, use and storage of pistols.
Securely store your unloaded guns away
from access by children or unauthorized
adults.
General handling of rifles and
pistols
Although it can be assumed that shooters
are familiar with the following rules we
would like to emphasize them once again
for reasons of safety. All pistols are
hazardous objects. Extraordinary care has
to be dedicated to their use and storage.
1. Treat every rifle as though it was loaded.
Do not take anyone’s word or automatically
assume it is not loaded. Check your rifle
personally each time you handle it. The safe
and courteous way to carry a rifle when
you are with others is to leave the bolt open
so that they can easily see that the rifle
cannot be fired. Make sure that the rifle is
not loaded when you stop shooting. Make
sure your rifle is unloaded before every
transport. Never pick up your rifle with your
finger on the trigger or the trigger guard.
2. Whenever you pick up your rifle, point
the muzzle at the ground. Always point the
muzzle of the barrel in a safe direction.
Never pull a rifle towards you by the muzzle.
3. Only use your rifle in approved shooting
ranges. Shoot your rifle only under good
visibility and daylight conditions. If you use