Traditions REX - Manual (Page 9)

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Never climb a fence, ladder, tree or other object, jump
across a brook or ditch, crawl under a fence or other
obstacle, walk across an icy surface, steep slope or
other area with poor footing, or cross other slippery or
precarious terrain or obstacles with a loaded firearm.
Instead, un-prime your firearm first. When carrying
your rifle in the field, keep the muzzle pointed in a safe
direction and carry the rifle so you can safely control
the direction in which it points in the event you
stumble, slip or fall.
When shooting, be alert to be sure no one comes into
the line of fire. Check the backstop and target area
carefully to be sure it is free of people each time
before you begin to fire.
When firing with a group of people, put a responsible
person in charge to maintain safety, discipline and
control to reduce the chance of accidents. On a firing
range, be alert to the commands of the range officer,
and follow them precisely and immediately.
Do not handle a firearm when anyone is forward of the
firing position. Before anyone moves downrange to
post or check targets or for any other purpose, all
firearms should be unloaded, with safeties engaged
and actions locked open, and placed safely on the
bench where they should not be touched or handled
until everyone returns from downrange.
Do not handle firearms when you are tired, cold or
impaired physically or mentally, in any way.
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Never fire your rifle near an animal, unless it is trained
to accept the noise of gunfire. An animal’s startled
reaction to the sound of gunfire could injure it or
could cause an accident.
Never continue to use your rifle if it is not functioning
properly. Never force a jammed action, as the jammed
cartridge may explode if the primer is crushed or
pressed against any metal part of the rifle.
Use only appropriate accessories for your rifle. Be
sure all accessories, including slings, ammunition
carriers, sights and sight mounts, etc. are compatible
with the firearm and do not interfere with its safe
operation. If in doubt, contact Traditions. Tradition’s is
not responsible for any damage or injury caused by
the use of improper accessories, and mounting,
attachment or use of improper accessories could void
the warranty.
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