Daisy 9938K Red Ryder Kit - Manual (Page 12)

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It is also very important for you to remember that any
time you receive a gun from anyone, or take a gun from it's
storage place, you should make sure it's unloaded and
uncocked by pointing it in a safe direction and pulling the
trigger.
WARNING:
EVEN IF YOU HAVE FIRED THE AIR-
GUN ONE OR MORE TIMES AND NO BB WAS EXPELLED, IT
DOES NOT MEAN THAT THE GUN IS EMPTY OF BBs. CON-
TINUE TO TREAT THE AIRGUN AS IF IT IS LOADED.
Never look into the muzzle of your gun. You can't tell by
looking if your gun is loaded, so always treat it as if it were.
Habits which you form now in handling your new Daisy will be
helpful in the handling of any gun.
THE
OUTDOOR
DAISY
Your Daisy
airgun isn't
designed for hunt-
ing, but you can
still have outdoor
fun with it. It's
easy to set up an
outdoor range.
In fact, outdoor shooting is a great way for a young per-
son and his or her parents to have some real family fun and
competition.
When you are carrying a Daisy airgun outdoors, keep the
following things in mind:
• Don't shoot at targets with a hard surface, like rocks or
trees. Your BB could ricochet. Never shoot at the surface of
water for the same reason.
• Always be sure you know where other people are before
you shoot. Make sure they're clear of the target.
• Keep the muzzle always pointed in a safe direction so if you
stumble and fall you can control the direction of the muzzle.
• Keep your Daisy airgun unloaded when you are not using it.
• Indoors or out, anyone shooting or near a shooter should
wear shooting glasses. (They can be purchased at most
stores selling sporting goods.)
THE INDOOR DAISY
A Daisy airgun is safe for indoor shooting as long as you
observe the proper safety rules. There aren't many, but they
are important. First, you must have at least 5 meters (16.4 ft.)
of space from the firing line to the target. All Daisy Youth Line
airguns are designed with controlled velocity of 350 feet per
second or less and are most effective for target shooting at 5
meters. (It takes as much skill to shoot a Daisy on a 5 meter
range as it takes to shoot a .22 on a 50 foot range!) Second,
you must have a safe target (See "SAFE TARGET" section)
placed so there are no entry ways in front of the firing line or
behind the targets. If this is not possible, then doorways in
the areas should be blocked. Third, you should have a canvas
or blanket behind the target which hangs free from the wall
and clears the floor. This will prevent ricochet should you
miss the target. Finally, your target should be well lighted.
Remember to keep your Daisy unloaded until the target
is up and you are ready
to shoot. Never point it
in any direction except
toward the target.
If you follow these
rules and combine them
with the other tips on
proper gun handling in
this book, you can enjoy
safe, indoor Daisy airgun
shooting.