Safety Rules

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READING THESE SAFETY RULES WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE OR THE LIFE OF SOMEONE ELSE
Learn how to handle, load, unload, operate, fire and care for your air rifle.
NEVER PLAY with your air rifle. It is a potentially dangerous weapon that can cause serious personal injury or death.
Always keep the air rifle pointed in a safe direction. NEVER point any weapon (loaded or unloaded) at any person or anything you do not intend to shoot. Always keep your air rifle unloaded until ready to fire and make sure that it is unloaded before cleaning.
Keep your finger OFF the trigger until you are actually aiming at the target and ready to shoot.
Never rely on an air rifie's "safety" to protect you from unsafe handling. A safety is only a mechanical device, not a substitute for common sense and good safety procedures.
Never leave an air rifle unattended or where it could fall and fire.
If an air rifle is hit sharply or dropped, damage to the internal precision mechanism may result and consequently an accidental firing.
Store air rifles and pellets separately beyond the reach of children. Make sure the air rifle and lead pellets are properly locked and secured so children and un- trained individuals will be denied access.
Test your air rifle's operation ONLY at a shooting location while the rifle barrel is pointed in a safe direction.
Know your target and what is beyond. Ask yourself what your pellet will hit if it misses the target or passes through the intended target. Remember, a fired pellet can travel over 400 yards (including a ricochet).
Never pull an air rifle toward you by the muzzle. Don't climb a tree, cross a ditch or fence with a loaded air rifle.
Do NOT leave your air rifle COCKED for long periods of time or store it COCKED. Always empty air rifles before entering a house, car, truck, boat, RV, camp or any building.
When receiving an air rifle, always open the action and make sure it is unloaded. NEVER accept anyone's word that an air rifle is "unloaded" or "empty". You should also inspect it by passing a cleaning rod through the bore to make sure it is clear.
Avoid exposure to lead by firing where there is adequate ventilation. After cleaning your air rifle and/or handling lead pellets, wash your hands.
Keep air rifles unloaded when not actually in use. Load the air rifle only when preparing to fire.
Never fire a pellet to clear a barrel.
ALWAYS WEAR protective shooting glasses when firing air rifles.
Never drop your air rifle. If you do drop it, unload it and check it for proper
function before using it again.
Don't alter or modify your air rifle.
Do not remove any internal safety or safety device on the air rifle. Safety
mechanisms are designed to Protect You from injury or death.
Do maintain and keep your air rifle clean. Keep in a dry place away from other metals and water. If your air rifle shows sign of corrosion or improper operation, have it serviced by a competent gunsmith.
Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction when loading and unloading your air rifle. Never point the muzzle at any person or any animal.
Never shoot at hard flat surfaces or water.... Bullets ricochet.
Never let water, snow, mud or other material enter the barrel. Keep the barrel free of any obstruction.
Use only the correct size lead pellets for your air rifle. Do NOT use steel shot or darts.
Teach children NOT to touch an air rifle or pellets.
Remember an air rifle has the capability of taking your life or the life of someone else. Be careful with your air rifle--an accident is almost always the result of not following basic safety rules.
WRITE US concerning any items or circumstances which you don't understand and which might relate to your safety and the operation of your air rifle.

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