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DROPPING A LOADED GUN CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE.
This can occur even with a firearms “safety” in the “on safe” position
(remember, the BT-99 has no manual safety). Be extremely careful
while hunting or during any shooting activity, to avoid dropping
any firearm.
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IF ANY FIREARM FAILS TO FIRE, KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE
DIRECTION.
Hold this position for a minimum of 30 seconds.
Carefully open the action and remove the shell or cartridge. If the
primer is indented, the cartridge should be disposed of in a way that
cannot cause harm. If the primer is not indented, your firearm
should be examined by a qualified gunsmith and the cause of the
malfunction should be corrected before further use.
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BE DEFENSIVE AND ON GUARD AGAINST UNSAFE GUN HANDLING
AROUND YOU AND OTHERS.
Don’t be timid when it comes to gun
safety. If you observe other shooters violating any of these safety
precautions, politely suggest safer handling practices.
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BE CERTAIN ANY FIREARM IS UNLOADED BEFORE CLEANING.
Because
so many gun accidents occur when a firearm is being cleaned, special
and extreme care should be taken to be sure your gun is unloaded
before disassembly, cleaning and reassembly. Keep ammunition away
from the cleaning location. Never test the mechanical function of any
firearm with live ammunition.
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SUPERVISE AND TEACH FIREARMS SAFETY TO ALL MEMBERS OF YOUR
FAMILY — ESPECIALLY TO CHILDREN AND NONSHOOTERS.
Closely
supervise newcomers to the shooting sports. Encourage enrollment
in hunting/shooting safety courses.
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NEVER DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR TAKE ANY TYPE OF DRUGS
BEFORE OR DURING SHOOTING.
Your vision and judgment could be
dangerously impaired, making your gun handling unsafe to you and
to others.
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PERFORM PERIODIC MAINTENANCE — AVOID UNAUTHORIZED
SERVICING.
Your new firearm is a mechanical device which will not
last forever, and as such, is subject to wear and requires periodic
inspection, adjustment, and service. Browning firearms should be
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