Traditions Tip Up - Manual (Page 13)

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20. In the event of a misfire, assume the gun could fire at
any moment. Keep gun pointed down range with the action
closed. Wait at least one minute before unloading.
21. Never load a firearm indoors. Only load your firearm in
a location where it is safe to shoot.
22. Be certain that anyone firing this firearm understands
and is willing to follow the instructions and precautions in
this manual and the fundamentals of safe firearm handling.
23. Never shoot at a hard, flat surface or the surface of
water.
24. When shooting, be alert to be sure no one comes into
the line of fire. Check the backstop and target area carefully
to be sure it is free of people each time before you begin to
fire. When firing with a group of people, put a responsible
person in charge to maintain safety, discipline and control
to reduce the chance of accidents. On a firing range, be
alert to the commands of the range officer, and follow them
precisely and immediately. Never fire your gun near an
animal, unless it is trained to accept the noise of gunfire.
An animal's startled reaction to the sound of gunfire could
injure it or could cause an accident.
25. If the firearm is dropped or struck a hard blow, open
action and unload the firearm. Check the bore for
obstructions. Verify that the hammer and trigger function
properly and that there are no broken or damaged parts.
Take the firearm to a qualified gunsmith for inspection and
repair if any problems are found.
26. Refer to “CLEANING & MAINTENANCE for
cleaning and maintenance instructions.