BLACKHAWK! LEVEL 2 SERPA LIGHT BEARING FOR XIPHOS NT - Manual (Page 21)

finger tray with excessive force, or place your finger on the trigger or in the trigger guard until you are ready
to shoot. Placing your finger on the trigger too soon can cause an unintended discharge and result in property
damage and/or serious injury or death.
3. Draw the weapon with ‘safe master grip’ and your finger will naturally align on the frame of the weapon
above the trigger guard.
NOTE: The SERPA ® Auto Lock ™ is uniquely designed to immobilize your firearm if someone is attempting
to disarm you. Thus attempting to pull up on your firearm before engaging the SERPA release will prevent
the SERPA Auto Lock from functioning. Simply release the upward pressure on the firearm to allow the
SERPA Auto Lock to function again. It is extremely important to regularly practice drawing from your SERPA
for proficiency.
4.4 Practice for Proficiency
Holsters should only be used by those who have received proper training in the safe handling of firearms.
Before attempting live-fire exercises, it is critical that you regularly practice drawing from and holstering into
your SERPA ® holster with an unloaded firearm.
Before using in a duty setting, at a fast speed or under stressful conditions, practice drawing, firing (live and
dry) and holstering with your SERPA ® holster until proficiency has been attained. Proficiency depends on the
individual user’s experience and skill level, but generally requires several hundred repetitions and a demon-
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