Mossberg 590 - Manual (Page 2)

As the owner of a firearm, you must undertake the full-time responsibility of
safe firearms handling for your own safety and the safety of those around you:
• Keep all firearms and ammunition out of the reach of children.
• Store your firearms and ammunition separately.
• Never store a loaded firearm.
• Never leave a loaded firearm unattended.
• Never transport a loaded firearm in a vehicle.
• Unload your firearm when you have stopped shooting and when you have to
climb a tree, fence, cross a slippery surface or have to transport it in a
vehicle.
• Do not load your firearm before you are in a place where it is safe to shoot
and keep your finger off the trigger until you are on target and have decided
to fire.
• Never shoot at water, rocks or any hard surface. Shots may glance off such
surfaces and cause injuries.
• Do not use alcohol or drugs before or while handling firearms.
• Do not touch trigger while the safety button is being engaged or disengaged.
Always point the muzzle of your firearm in a safe direction, regardless of whether
the firearm is loaded or unloaded.
Always treat every firearm as if it were loaded. Give your firearm to someone
with the action open (bolt fully rearward) and safety fully rearward in the “ON”
(SAFE) position after you verify the firearm is unloaded. Insist on the same
procedure when receiving a firearm from someone else. Learn the location of
all the safety features of your firearm and how they operate.
Wear eye and ear protection when shooting. Shooting without proper ear
protection can cause hearing damage. The use of eye protection during any
type of shooting is important to protect your eyesight.
Due to the heavy recoil of a shotgun, maintain an adequate distance between the
rear of the scope (if equipped) and your face at all times. Be certain the scope
installation does not interfere with access to, or the proper functioning of the
safety button.
we specifically Disclaim any responsiBiliTy for Damage or
injury whaTsoever occurring in connecTion wiTh, or as
a resulT of, The use of faulTy, or non-saami sTanDarD, or
“remanufacTureD” or hanD-loaDeD (reloaDeD) ammuniTion.
aDDiTionally, we Disclaim any responsiBiliTy for Damage or
injury which resulTs from any moDificaTions or changes
ThaT are noT a parT of The firearm as DelivereD from The
facTory.
Learn to clean your firearm thoroughly and make certain no oil, grease or other
materials are blocking the barrel. Obstructions of any kind can cause damage
to the firearm and may result in serious personal injury to the shooter and/or
others nearby.
Practice proper firearm maintenance and safety. Make sure all exposed metal
surfaces are coated with a thin film of oil, especially after exposure to damp
weather. (See proper section of this manual for cleaning instructions.) Do not
plug barrel or store in fabric-lined case which will absorb lubricants from the
firearms. Before using after storage, follow complete instructions stated in this
manual for refamiliarization with the firearm. A thorough inspection and function
test should be performed before going into the field. Have your firearm
periodically checked by a qualified gunsmith.
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