Kimber Full-Size 1911 Pistols - Manual (Page 4)

15. Seek a doctor's advice if you are taking
medicine prior to engaging in any shooting
activity.
16. Keep safety on when pistol is loaded and
cocked until ready to fire. Immediately unload
and clear this pistol when shooting sequence
has been completed.
17. Never shoot at any hard or flat surface, such as
rock or water. The resulting ricochets could
result in physical injury, death or property
damage.
18. Never put your finger in the trigger guard until
you are ready to fire.
19. Always make sure pistol is unloaded before
cleaning.
20. Never force a jammed action. This could cause
a round to explode resulting in physical injury
and damage to the pistol.
21. If firearm fails to fire when trigger is pulled, as
a result of slow primer ignition (hangfire), keep
muzzle pointed downrange for a minimum of
30 seconds. If the round does not fire, remove
the magazine, clear the weapon and examine
the ejected, unfired cartridge. If the indent
from the firing pin is off center, light or absent,
take the pistol to a competent gunsmith. If the
indent appears normal compared to other
rounds, assume a faulty round, separate from
other cartridges, reload and continue shooting.
22. Never use this pistol in any manner other than
that for which it was specifically intended.
23. Never indulge in "horseplay" while holding any
firearm.
LEAD WARNING
Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas,
cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition may
result in exposure to lead and other chemicals
known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm,
cancer, and other serious physical injury. Have
adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands
thoroughly after exposure.
SAFETY FEATURES
This Kimber firearm is equipped with several safety
features which, if properly employed, can minimize
the danger of accidental discharge.
NOTE: Never rely on mechanical safeties to
overcome improper maintenance or unsafe
handling practices. Always point the muzzle in a
safe direction.
TRIGGER GUARD
The trigger guard is a loop of metal that surrounds
the trigger, protecting it from damage or accidental
discharge.
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