SIG SAUER SIG522 Rifle - Manual (Page 19)

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when it counts ™
to unload magazine and Rifle
5.0. unloading
1. ensure the safety lever is in the “S” (Safe) position;
2. remove magazine by depressing the magazine catch;
3. Pull the charging handle fully to the rear and lock bolt open using the bolt stop lever (see
section 3.5 item 2);
Step 1
Step 3
Step 2
4. Verify the chamber is empty, both visually and physically;
5. allow the bolt to close only on an empty chamber.
Step 4
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always make sure the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction!
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remember to clear the chamber after the magazine has been removed.
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never assume that any gun is unloaded until you have personally checked it, visually and
physically!
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after every shooting practice, make a final check to be certain the firearm is unloaded
before leaving the range.