Ruger 77/50 - Manual (Page 44)

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A safe direction must take into account the fact that a bullet may
penetrate a wall, ceiling, floor, window, etc., and strike a person or
damage property. Make it a habit to know exactly where the muzzle of
your gun is pointing whenever you handle it, and be sure that you are
always in control of the direction in which the muzzle is pointing, even
if you fall or stumble. Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready
to shoot.
3. FIREARMS SHOULD BE UNLOADED WHEN NOT IN
USE
.
Firearms should be loaded only
when you are in the field or on the
target range or shooting area,
ready to shoot. Firearms and
ammunition should be securely
locked in racks or cabinets when
not in use. Ammunition should
safely be stored separate from
firearms. Store your firearms out
of sight of visitors and children. It
is the gun owner’s responsibility
to be certain that children and
persons unfamiliar with firearms
cannot gain access to firearms,
ammunition, or components.
4. BE SURE THE BARREL IS CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE SHOOTING.
E ven a bit of mud, snow or excess
lubricating oil or grease in the
bore or an improperly seated bullet
may cause the barrel to bulge, or
even burst on firing, and can cause
serious injury to the shooter and
bystanders. Be sure that you are
using projectiles of the proper
caliber for the gun you are using.
If the report or recoil on firing
seems weak, or doesn’t seem quite
right, CEASE FIRING
IMMEDIATELY, and check to be
sure that no obstruction has
become lodged in the barrel. Never
try to shoot out an obstruction!
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