WARNING

SAFE SHOTGUN HANDLING IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY
FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE SAFETY TIPS AND WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

WARNING: YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SHOTGUNS SAFETY

While handling a shotgun, safety ALWAYS comes first.

REMEMBER – Always treat all shotguns as if they are loaded, read the safety tips carefully and follow the safety procedures seriously as shooters are the key to the shotgun safety.

Firearms must be handled responsibly, carefully, and securely stored to prevent access by children and other unauthorized users.

All shotgun owners must develop a secure storage solution suitable for their circumstances to prevent unauthorized use.

Prevent child access by always keeping guns locked away and unloaded when not in use.

Beginners, in particular, must be supervised closely when handling shotguns with which they may not be acquainted.

As a shotgun owner, you accept demanding and great responsibilities.

How seriously you take these responsibilities can be the crucial difference between life and death.

There is no excuse for careless or abusive handling of any shotguns.

At all times, handle shotguns with intense respect and responsibility for their power and potential danger.

Don’t be timid when it comes to shotgun safety.

If you observe anyone violating any safety precautions, you have an obligation to insist on safer handling practices.

SAFETY TIPS FOR PROPER FIREARM HANDLING
  1. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
  2. Firearms should be unloaded when not in use.
  3. Don’t rely on your gun’s “safety”.
  4. Be sure of your target and what’s behind it.
  5. Use correct ammunition.
  6. If your gun fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, handle with care.
  7. Always wear eye and ear protection when shooting.
  8. Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions before shooting.
  9. Don’t alter your gun and have your guns serviced regularly.
  10. Learn the mechanical and handling characteristics of the firearm you are using.
     
    Courtesy of Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, Inc.
STATEMENT OF LIABILITY
Shotguns are classified as firearms or dangerous weapons. Optimum Arms will not be responsible or liable for resale or unsafe handling under local laws and regulations of its shotguns. Optimum Arms will take no responsibility for physical injury or damage resulting from either intentional or accidental discharge, or for the function of the firearm subjected to influence beyond the control. Optimum Arms will honor no claims which may result from careless handling, unauthorized adjustments, defective or improper ammunition, corrosion or neglect. Examine your firearm carefully at the time of purchase. It should be forwarded immediately to the factory or its sales agent if any adjustment of any kind of required.
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