Firing Your Shotgun (cont’d)
TO FIRE THE SHOTGUN:
1.Make sure the shotgun is pointed in a safe direction with the trigger block safety engaged. (See Picture 27).
2.Make sure you are wearing eye and ear protection.
3.Keep your fingers away from the trigger(s).
Picture 27
4.Cock hammers per Cocking Instructions.
5.Push the trigger block safety to the “off” or “fire” position with the red dot showing. (See Picture 28).
6.With the butt stock held firmly again your shoulder and the barrels pointed towards your intended target, place your trigger finger on the trigger. The shotgun will fire when you pull or squeeze the trigger with the requisite force. (See Picture 29).
Picture 28 | Picture 29 |
7.When you are using a
WARNING
Once you have fired the shotgun, immediately push the trigger block safety to the “on” or “safe” position. Then follow the unloading instructions above while keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
WARNING
Never carry the shotgun with the hammers cocked. If you have cocked the hammer(s) but then not fired the gun, you must uncock the hammers. Because their is now a live round(s) in the chamber(s), EXTREME CAUTION must be employed when uncocking the hammer. Make sure the shotgun is pointed in a safe direction throughout the uncocking process.
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