Mossberg Silver Reserve Serie Over/Under - Manual (Page 2)

PART NO. MI17296 REV. B
As the owner of a firearm, you must undertake the full-time responsibility
of safe firearms handling and storage 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 surfaces. Shots may
glance off such surfaces and cause injuries.
• Do not use alcohol or drugs before or while handling firearms.
• Do not touch the 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 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 vision.
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 being
exposed to damp weather. (See proper section of this manual for
cleaning instructions.) Do not plug barrel or store in a fabric-lined case
that 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.