Safety Function Test

1. REMOVE MAGAZINE

2. UNLOAD AND CLEAR THE RIFLE

3. CHECK CHAMBER

Follow ALL of the steps on page 7 for CLEARING YOUR RIFLE:

Pull Charging Handle Assembly to rear.
Check again that Chamber is clear.
Close the Bolt Carrier Assembly.
Do not pull Trigger. Leave Hammer in cocked position.

⚠️ WARNING:
If the rifle fails any of the following tests, continued use could result in injury or death
to you or those around you.

Place Safety Lever in the “SAFE” position, point rifle in a safe direction,
and pull Trigger.
🛑 THE HAMMER MUST NOT FALL.

Place Safety Lever in FIRE position.
Pull the Trigger.
✅ THE HAMMER SHOULD FALL.

Note:

For the following check, “SLOW” is defined as about 1/4 to 1/2 of the normal trigger release speed.

Hold Trigger to the rear.
Pull Charging Handle to the rear and release.
Then release pressure on the Trigger slowly and smoothly without hesitation or stops,
until the Trigger is fully forward.

🎧 AN AUDIBLE CLICK SHOULD BE HEARD — THE HAMMER MUST NOT FALL.

Repeat the FIRE position test FIVE TIMES.
> The rifle must not malfunction during any of these five tests.
> If it does, have the rifle checked by a qualified gunsmith.

Universal Gun Safety Rules

Treat every firearm as if it is loaded.
Always point the muzzle in a safe direction.
Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
Never rely on a mechanical safety.
Keep gun unloaded and action open until ready to shoot.
Know your target and what’s beyond it.
Use only the correct ammunition for your firearm.
Know what to do in the event of ammunition malfunction.
Wear protective ear and eye equipment.
Keep firearm free from obstructions and well maintained.
Don’t modify your firearm.
Do not mix guns with alcohol, drugs, or fatigue.

Safe Firearm Storage

Store firearms securely and separately from ammunition.
Store guns unloaded in a locked location inaccessible to children.
Safe storage of guns prevents accidents, theft, and misuse.
Safe storage includes the use of lockboxes, gun safes, and cable locks.
Store firearms unloaded and with trigger locks or in a locking container.
Thoroughly check that firearms are unloaded before storing them.
If you remove items from storage, confirm they are still unloaded.
A family member borrowing a gun must return it to storage still unloaded.

For more information check out: www.projectchildsafe.org
A program of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF).