Winchester Repeating Arms 1400 (Historic Manual) - Manual (Page 3)

rusted, pitted or eroded barrel should be
replaced.
9. Use hearing protection to prevent ear damage
from repeated exposure to gunfire.
10. Always use proper shooting glasses to
prevent eye injury from flying particles.
11. Never carry a loaded gun in a motor vehicle
or carry one into a dwelling. Always carefully
unload the gun before entering a motor vehicle, a
dwelling or an area such as a camp. Always point
gun in a safe direction while loading or unloading
to prevent serious injury in case of an accidental
discharge. Never load in the house or in your
vehicle.
12. Never shoot at a hard, flat surface or at the
surface of water to avoid a ricochet and possible
serious personal injury to yourself or a bystander.
13. Store guns in a clean dry place out of reach of
children and separated from stored ammunition.
14. Never alter any parts in your gun. Any
alterations or adjustments that may become
necessary to the operating mechanism should be
performed by a qualified gunsmith.