SIG SAUER P556 - Manual (Page 58)

P556 Pistol Operators Manual
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THE BASIC RULES OF SAFE FIREARMS HANDLING
1. ALWAYS treat every gun as if it were loaded.
2. ALWAYS be sure the barrel is clear of any obstruction.
3. ALWAYS be sure of your backstop, what lies beyond, and the
safety of bystanders before you shoot.
4. ALWAYS use clean, dry, original factory-made ammunition of
the proper type and caliber for your gun.
5. ALWAYS wear ear protection and safety glasses when
shooting.
6. ALWAYS carry your gun so that you can control the direction
of the muzzle if you fall or stumble.
7. NEVER shoot at a flat surface or water.
8. DO NOT leave an unattended gun loaded. Guns and ammuni-
tion should be stored separately, locked if possible, beyond the
reach of children, careless adults, and unauthorized users.
9. NEVER allow your firearm to be used by anyone who has not
read and understood this operator’s manual.
10. DO NOT point any gun, loaded or unloaded, at any undesired
target.
11. NEVER fire your pistol near an animal unless it is trained to
accept the noise: an animal’s startled reaction could injure it or
cause an accident.
12. NEVER drink alcoholic beverages or take drugs before or
during shooting, as your vision and judgment could be seriously
impaired, making your gun handling unsafe.