chamber does not inadvertently contain any ammunition. Always
keep the chamber empty and the safety in the “on safe” position
(remember, the BT-99 has no manual safety) unless shooting
is imminent.
4
DO NOT TRANSPORT ANY FIREARM LOADED.
Keep all firearms
unloaded during transport, whether stored in a holster, gun case,
scabbard or other container.
5
BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS.
Do this for the safety of both
your gun and yourself. Mud, snow, and an infinite variety of other
objects may inadvertently lodge in a barrel bore. It takes only one
small obstruction to cause dangerously increased pressures that can
ruin (swell or rupture) the finest barrels.
BEFORE CHECKING FOR A BARREL OBSTRUCTION, BE CERTAIN YOUR
FIREARM IS FULLY UNLOADED.
Make sure no live round is in the
chamber by breaking open the action. Look through the barrel to be
sure it is clear of any obstruction. If an obstruction is seen, no matter
how small it may be, clean the bore with a cleaning rod and patch as
described later in this manual. Before the first firing, clean the bore
with a cleaning rod and patch, and wipe away any anti-rust
compounds in the action/chamber areas.
6
ALWAYS COMPLETELY UNLOAD ALL FIREARMS WHEN NOT IN USE.
As a
safety precaution, it is preferable to disassemble your gun for storage.
Store your gun and ammunition separately — well beyond the reach
of children. Your responsibility does not end when your firearm is
unattended. Store your firearm and ammunition separately and well
beyond the reach of children. Take all safeguards to ensure that any
firearm does not become available to untrained, inexperienced or
unwelcome hands.
7
USE THE PROPER AMMUNITION.
The barrel and action of all Browning
firearms have been made with substantial safety margins over the
pressures developed by established American commercial loads.
Nevertheless, Browning assumes no liability for incidents which
occur through the use of cartridges of nonstandard dimensions
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