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Firearms Safety Procedures

Firearms safety is every gun owner's responsibility. Since making our first rifle, VSS has advocated the safe use, handling, secure storage and proper education that accompany responsible firearms ownership. Both general and specific firearms safety rules and information have always been packaged with every firearm.

VSS encourages everyone to store all guns under lock and key and to take special precautions to keep guns out of the sight and reach of children.

Failure to follow these instructions or failure to obey any safety warnings may result in injury to yourself or others, or cause damage to your gun. As a gun owner, you accept a set of demanding responsibilities. How seriously you take these responsibilities can be the difference between life and death.

There's no excuse for careless or abusive handling of any firearm. At all times, handle your rifle with intense respect for its power and potential danger. This product is classified as a lethal weapon. The failure to read and properly execute the instructions and warnings contained in this manual could result in serious injury or death or damaged property.

Remember that firearm ownership and use is a responsibility that no one should take lightly. Most firearm accidents would not occur if the following rules were observed.

1.Treat all firearms as if they were loaded at all times, even after you have ensured them to be unloaded.

2.Keep your finger outside the trigger guard and off the trigger when you do not have the intention to shoot.

3.Never point the muzzle at anything you do not intend to shoot.

4.Know your target (in front of and behind and its left and right).

5.Never loan your firearm to anyone who is unfamiliar with its operation and capabilities.

6.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 the safety precautions, politely suggest safer handling practices or leave the area.

7.Never drink alcoholic beverages or take any type of drugs before or during shooting.

8.Do not neglect firearm maintenance, and only allow qualified gunsmiths to service your firearm!