Heckler&Koch VP9 - Manual (Page 2)

SAFETY RULES
Please read this operator's manual before handling your firearm. The following safety
rules are placed in this manual by HK as an important reminder that firearm safety is your
responsibility. Firearms can be dangerous and can potentially cause serious injury, damage to
property or death, if handled im prop er ly.
1. Never point a firearm at anyone or in any direction other than a SAFE direction, i.e. down
range.
2. Treat all firearms as if they are always loaded.
3. Keep your finger off the trigger and out side of the trigger guard until your sights are aligned
on the target and you are ready to fire.
4. Keep your finger off the trigger and outside of the trigger guard while loading or un load ing the
firearm.
5. Keep your finger off the trigger and outside of the trigger guard while pulling the firearm out
of the holster or while returning it to the holster.
6. Be sure of your target and the backstop beyond.
7. Never give a firearm to or take a firearm from anyone unless the action is open and the
magazine and/or chamber are free of any ammunition or brass.
8. Be sure that the ammunition you are using is factory loaded, is of the correct caliber for the
firearm in which it is to be used, and that it is not damaged in any way.
9. Before firing, remove the magazine from the firearm, lock the action open, make sure the
chamber is clear of any am mu ni tion or brass, and check the barrel of the unloaded firearm for
any possible ob struc tions.
10. Before firing any firearm that is unfamiliar to you, make sure that you understand exactly how
it functions. A lack of familiarity with the firearm can result in serious accidents. Attend a
certified training course on any firearm which you intend to use or with which you are not
sufficiently familiar.
11. Always wear hearing and eye protection when using your firearm.
12. Keep all body parts, especially the hands and fingers, away from the muzzle to avoid injury or
burns.
13. Be sure that no part of either hand touches or interferes with the slide. The slide is moved
backward by the recoil force of the pistol during firing and may cause serious injury.
14. Firearms should be locked and stored separately from ammunition and beyond the reach of
chil dren and/or any untrained individuals.
15. Avoid the use of any alcoholic beverages or drugs before or during your use of a firearm.
16. Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition may
result in exposure to lead; a substance known to be associated with birth defects, reproductive
harm and other serious injury. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly
after exposure.
STOP! Know how to clear this pistol before attempting to operate.
Clearing the Pistol - The VP9 Pistol is not considered “clear” or safe unless:
1. The magazine is removed from the pistol;
2. The slide is locked to the rear and;
3. The chamber is free of brass or am mu ni tion.
To Clear the VP9 Pistol:
1. Make sure fingers are outside of the trigger guard and the pistol is pointed in a safe
direction at all times!
2. Remove magazine. Depress the magazine release lever and remove the magazine from the
pistol.
3. Open and lock slide. While pointing the pistol in a safe di rec tion, lock the slide open by
pulling the slide rearward as you press the slide release upward. Watch for a cartridge or
empty case to be ejected from the pistol.
4. Inspect chamber. Inspect chamber for the presence of a cartridge or empty case by:
• Visually view ing chamber through open ejec tion port.
• Physically in sert ing finger into chamber through ejec tion port to check for the pres ence of a
cartridge or empty case.
• Remove any cartridges or empty cases from the cham ber or from with in the pistol.
The VP9 Pistol is now con sid ered “Clear.”
WARNING: A firearm has the capability of taking your life or the life of someone
else! Be extremely careful with your firearm. An accident can occur at anytime and is
almost always the result of not following basic safety rules.
VP9
Operator’s Manual
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