The Safe

Use and Care

of Your New
Firearm.
Y O U R G U I D E T O F I R E A R M S S A F E T Y.
The Safe
Use and Care
of Your New
Firearm.
WARNING! Before using your rearm, read both the
Instruction Manual for your Remington rearm and this
booklet. Remember, rearm safety depends on you!
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As President of Remington Arms Company, Id like to thank you
for choosing a Remington

as your new rearm. With it, youll

enjoy some of the best hunting and shooting youve ever done. And,
youll join millions of shooters worldwide who share a commitment
to superior quality and performance in the products they use.
Theres something else youll share, too. The responsibility for safe
handling and storage that goes hand in hand with gun ownership.
Please take a few minutes to read through
this booklet and your rearms instruction
manual and review what we at Remington
call the Ten Commandments of Firearm
Safety. The message is crystal clear
rearm safety depends on you.
Again, thank you for your wise purchase of
a Remington rearm. Let me be the rst to welcome you to
Remington Country, where youll enjoy the thrill of the shooting
sports, the camaraderie of your fellow shooters and the beauty of
the natural outdoors.
Tommy L. Millner,
President and COO,
Remington Arms Company, Inc.
Tommy Millner,
President of Remington
WEL COME TO REMI NGTON COUNTRY.
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A TRA DI TI ON OF PERFORMA NCE A ND SA FETY.
In 1816 Eliphalet Remington was condent he
could make a intlock that was as good or better
than any he could buy. His condence was well
founded. The barrel he handcrafted set a new
standard for rearm accuracy and spawned
generations of products that have made
Remington Arms Americas leading gunmaker.
While performance and style are certainly
hallmarks of Remington rearms, one factor
ultimately drives their performance. Safety.
Eliphalet Remington never lost sight of the fact that his ries
were potentially lethal and could kill someone if handled improperly.
And after more than 180 years the same holds true for any rearm,
including your new Remington.
SA FETY I S C RI TI C A L TO PERFORMA N C E.
A superbly crafted gun is only as good as the hands that hold it.
You can never be too careful. Shooting accidents are often caused
by careless oversights such as failing to control the direction of your
muzzle, failing to fully engage the safety, leaving ammunition in the
chamber, or using improper loads. These oversights can result in the
destruction of life, limb or property. Theres no calling back a bullet
once its been red, so its critical that you know the principles of safe
gun handling and storage before you even take your new Remington
rearm out of its box.
All new Remington rearms are packaged with an instruction manual
and this safety booklet. If for some reason you do not have a
Remington instruction manual for your Remington rearm, call
1-800-243-9700 and well send you a free replacement immediately.
Eliphalet Remingtons
rst intlock launched
a proud tradition of
accuracy & responsibility.
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The proper use and performance of your rearm depends on correct
assembly and maintenance, so it is critical that you familiarize yourself
with the information in both the instruction manual and this safety
booklet. Even if youre a veteran shooter with a collection of
Remington

rearms, take the time to read this literature. Not all

rearms are the same. That means the rst step in safe handling is to
learn the features and requirements of your new Remington.
TH E TEN C OMMA N D MEN TS OF FI REA RMS SA FETY.
The Ten Commandments of FirearmSafetyshould be etched in your
memory forever. Let them govern your actions wherever and whenever
youre involved with rearms. In the woods. On the range. Or in your
home. Please take the time to review and understand these rules.
1ST COMMANDMENT A LWAYS K EEP
TH E MU Z Z L E POI N TED I N A SA FE D I REC TI ON .
This is the most important gun safety rule. A safe
direction is one in which an accidental discharge will
not cause injury to yourself or others. Never allow
your gun to point at anything you dont intend to
shoot. Be especially careful when youre loading or
unloading. Treat every gun as if it were loaded. And
make it a habit to know where your muzzle is pointed
at all times, even when your rearm is unloaded.
No one will be injured by an accidental discharge if
you keep your rearm pointed in a safe direction. Its as simple as that.
2ND COMMANDMENT FI REA RMS SH OU L D
B E U N L OA D ED WH EN N OT A C TU A L LY I N U SE.
Load your rearm only when youre in the eld or on the target range
and ready to re. Never let a loaded gun out of your sight or out of
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your hands. Unload it as soon as youre nished shooting beforeyou
bring it into your car, camp or home. Remember, unloading your
rearm means unloading it completely, so there is no ammunition in
the chamber or in the magazine.
Before handling a rearm or passing it to someone else, visually check
the chamber, receiver and magazine to be certain they do not contain
ammunition. Always keep the guns action open when not in use. Never
assume a gun is unloaded even if you were the last person to use it.
Always check for yourself.
Let common sense rule when you carry a
loaded gun. If youre in any situation that
could risk accidental discharge such as
crossing a fence, wading through a stream,
or climbing a tree always unload your
gun. Never pull or push a loaded rearm
toward yourself or another person. And
never carry a loaded gun in a scabbard,
detached holster or gun case.
Safe storage of rearms is just as critical as
safe handling. Never store guns loaded and be
sure to keep your rearms in a secure place
where no one can get their hands on them without your knowledge.
Take special care if there are children around. Kids are fascinated by
guns. Its a natural curiosity that can have tragic consequences when not
properly supervised. Store your rearms in a locked gun safe or some
other location that physically bars a child from gaining access.
Ammunition should be stored and locked in a location separate from
your rearms. Never leave an unsecured rearm or ammunition in a
Firearms shouldbestoredin a
secureplacewherechildren cannot
access them. A gun safeis an
ideal way tosecureyour rearms.
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closet, dresser drawer or under the bed. Remember, it is your
responsibility to make sure that children and others unfamiliar with
rearms cannot get access to your rearms and ammunition.
3RD COMMANDMENT
D ON T RELY ON YOU R GU N S SA FETY.
Treat every gun as if it can re at any time, whether or not theres
pressure on the trigger.
Your rearm has been carefully designed to maximize performance
and safety. However, a guns safety is a mechanical device and, like
any mechanical device, it could fail.
Human error is a more likely reason for a gun safety to fail. By mistake,
you may think the safety is on when it really isnt. Or the safety may
have been disengaged without your knowledge. Or you could think your
gun is unloaded when theres actually a cartridge or shell in it. A safety
is not a substitute for common sense. Its merely a supplement to
your proper handling of a rearm.
Dont touch the trigger on a rearm until you are ready to shoot.
Keep your ngers away from the trigger when youre loading or
unloading. And dont pull the trigger when the safety is engaged
or positioned anywhere between safe and re.
Read your instruction manual to understand the exact location and
operation of your rearms safety. Even when the safety is on, maintain
control of your loaded rearm and control the direction of the muzzle.
In other words, dont rely on your safety to justify careless handling. If
your rearms internal mechanisms are broken or have been altered, your
rearm may re even when the safety is on. Remember, you and your
safe gun handling practices are your guns best safety.
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4TH COMMANDMENT B E SU RE OF
YOU R TA RGET A N D WH ATS B EYON D I T.
You cant stop a shot in mid-air, so do not re unless you know exactly
where your shot is going and what it will strike. Never re at a sound,
a movement or a patch of color. A hunter in camouage can easily be
mistaken for a target by an impulsive shooter. Before you pull the trigger
be absolutely sure of your target and whats behind it. Make sure your
shot has a backstop such as a hillside or dense material like sand.
Remember, bullets can travel great distances with tremendous velocity.
Know how far your shot will go if you miss your target or the bullet ricochets.
5TH COMMANDMENT USE PROPER AMMUNITION.
Every rearm is designed to use a certain caliber or gauge of ammunition.
Using the wrong ammunition, mixing ammunition or using improperly
reloaded ammunition can cause serious personal injury or death. And it
only takes one cartridge or shotshell of the incorrect caliber or gauge, or
which has been improperly reloaded to destroy your rearm.
As a gun owner its your responsibility to make sure the ammunition you
use exactly matches the caliber or gauge of your gun. Refer to the
instruction manual to nd out the specic requirements of your rearm.
Always read and heed the instructions on ammunition boxes.
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Confusing shells or cartridges can cause serious personal injury or death
and destroy your rearm. Examine your shells and cartridges closely and
use only the precise caliber or gauge for your specic rearm.
For example, suppose you accidentally loaded a 20ga. shell into a 12ga.
shotgun. Because the 20ga. shell is too small for the chamber, the 20ga.
shell could travel down the barrel and get lodged in the bore.
If you then loaded a standard 12ga. shell behind it and re, the 12ga.
shot will slam into the lodged 20ga. shell and may cause the barrel to
explode right in your hands. This is commonly called a 12/20 burst, and it
can kill you.
Check all ammunition before you load it to make sure it matches your
guns requirements. Every Remington

cartridge and shell is head-stamped

with its caliber or gauge for easy identication. Likewise, youll nd the
caliber or gauge of your new Remington rearm imprinted on the barrel.
REL OA D I N G REQU I RES EXTRA D I L I GEN C E.
If youre an ammunition reloader, you are responsible for personally
assuring that the loads and components of your reloaded ammunition
meet your guns factory-tested standards. Never use ammunition
which has been reloaded by someone else!
Many shooters handload as a hobby or to save money on commercial, factory-
made ammunition. However, it requires a thorough knowledge of reloading
procedures and a deep respect for the explosive potential of gunpowder.
Firearms are designed, manufactured and proof-tested to standards
based on factory loaded ammunition. Handloaded or reloaded
ammunition that deviates, either intentionally or inadequately,
from load or component recommendations can be verydangerous.
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Reloaders must observe all possible safety precautions and practices
related to the proper handling of explosives. Whether youre a seasoned
reloader or just starting out, you should study the subject, watch
reloading demonstrations and talk to experienced reloaders.
The rst rule of reloading is to always follow the manufacturers
instructions for the components youre using.
Theyll tell you to follow certain guidelines. Namely:
1. Dont mix or substitute powders or primers.
2. Dont use unknown or substandard components.
3. Use only suitable components that have been
factory tested by reputable ammunition, powder
and bullet manufacturers.
4. Always be sure to use the manufacturers
recommended recipe when reloading.
Not following these guidelines could result in severe damage to your
rearm or yourself. Dangerously high pressure and explosions can
result from an overcharge of powder, use of the wrong powder,
incorrect shot selection or other deviations from established reloading
guidelines. Be very careful.
The process of reloading exposes you to environmentally hazardous
materials. Lead is the most common substance in bullets and shot. It is
important to handle lead bullets and shot with extreme care. Work only
in a well-ventilated area and always wash your hands after exposure
and before eating. Never smoke while reloading.
Primers and powders are also highly toxic and ammable. So after reloading,
be sure to clean up all materials from your work area. Dont leave primer or
powder spills anywhere on the oor or bench top. Dispose of all waste
materials in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations.
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Finally, when reloading or handloading concentrate on what
youre doing at all times. Do not be distracted by talking to others,
listening to the radio or watching TVwhile reloading. Never reload
after or while consuming alcoholic beverages or drugs of any kind. You
are working with extremelyhazardousmaterials and you cant risk even a
few seconds of distraction. Remember, if you reload, you are
the ammunition manufacturer and you are responsible for the
performance and safety of your reloaded ammunition.
6TH COMMANDMENT
I F YOUR GUN FA I L S TO FI RE WHEN THE
TRI GGER I S PUL L ED, HA NDL E WI TH CA RE!
If for some reason the ammunition doesnt re when you pull the
trigger, stop and remember the 1st Commandment of Firearm Safety
always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Keep your face
away from the breech, then put the safety on, carefully open the
action, unload the rearm and dispose of the cartridge safely.
Remember anytime theres a shell in the chamber, your gun is loaded
and ready to use. Even if you tried to shoot and your gun didnt re,
treat your rearm as if it could still discharge.
7TH COMMANDMENT A LWAYS WEA R
EYE A N D EA R PROTEC TI ON WH EN SH OOTI N G.
Your sight and hearing risk injury from shooting and should be
protected at all times.
Wear protective shooting
glasses to guard against falling
shot, clay target chips, powder
residue, ruptured cartridge cases
and even twigs and branches in
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the eld. Also be sure to wear eye protection when youre disassembling
or cleaning a gun so that tensioned parts (like springs) and cleaning
solvents dont come in contact with your eyes.
Continued exposure to shooting noise can permanently damage your
hearing. On the range, where shooting volume is the loudest, be sure to
use the maximum protection of a headset. And learn to use earplugs in
the eld, especially in conned locations like duck blinds.
8TH COMMANDMENT B E SU RE TH E B A RREL
I S C L EA R OF OB STRU C TI ON S B EFORE SH OOTI N G.
Before loading your gun, open the action and make sure theres
no ammunition in the chamber or magazine. Check the barrel for any
obstructions or debris. Even a small amount of snow, mud, excess
lubricant or grease in the bore can dangerously increase pressure and
cause the barrel to bulge or burst when ring. Use a cleaning rod and
patch to wipe away anti-rust compounds or any other residues or
obstructions in the barrel. Never try to shoot out an obstruction by
loading another shell and ring!
When ring, rely on your instincts. If the noise or recoil of your rearm
seems off or weak, stop everything, unload your rearm and be sure
nothing is lodged in the barrel. Remember the 12/20 burst? Thats what
can happen when the barrel is obstructed. So always be sure youre using
the correct ammunition in your rearm and that its free of obstructions.
9TH COMMANDMENT DONT A LTER OR MODI FY
YOUR GUN A ND HAVE I T SERVI CED REGUL A RLY.
Your rearm has been designed to operate according to certain factory
specications. Youll jeopardize your safety and that of others around you
by attempting to alter its trigger, safety or other mechanisms. So never
alter or modify your rearm in any way.
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Like any mechanical device, a rearm is subject to wear. It must be maintained
and periodically serviced to assure optimum safety and performance.
Dont allow anyone to service, repair or modify your Remington

rearm
unless they are a qualied Remington service facility. Consult your
instruction manual for instructions on how to send your rearm to the
factory or for the location of the nearest Remington

repair station.
Proper cleaning and lubrication are also important to rearm maintenance
and are necessary to assure accuracy, safety
and reliability. Before cleaning, always make
sure that your gun is completely unloaded.
And always clean the barrel from the
chamber end to the muzzle when possible.
Make it a practice to clean your bore every
time youre going to shoot. Be sure to clean
your entire gun before and after long-term storage, and no less than once a
year. Its also important to clean your gun whenever its been exposed to
adverse conditions such as rain, dirt, mud, snow, sleet or saltwater.
For safe and dependable operation of your rearm, all parts of your gun
must be properly cleaned and lubricated. Periodically inspect the internal
workings of your rearm to be sure theyre clean and free of rust, unwanted
dirt and debris.
Use recommended lubricants on your gun and do not over-lubricate.
Excessive use of a non-recommended lubricant could adversely affect the
function and safe operation of your rearm. Remember, you are responsible
for the proper care and maintenance of your rearm. Failure to properly
maintain your rearm can not only damage or ruin your rearm, it can
expose you and others to unnecessary risks of personal injury or death.
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Remington has a wide range of rearm care products and resources to
help you get the best results cleaning your gun. Everything from solvents
and lubricants to rods and patches. Theyre all available from your
Remington dealer.
10TH COMMANDMENT L EA RN THE
MECHA NI CA L A ND HA NDL I NG CHA RA CTERI STI CS
OF THE FI REA RM YOU A RE USI NG.
Not all guns are alike. They have different mechanical characteristics that
dictate how you should carry and handle them. Anyone who plans to use
a rearm should rst become totally familiar with the type of rearm it is
and the safe handling procedures for loading, unloading, carrying,
shooting and storing it.
Before you even unpack your new Remington
rearm, read the instruction manual from
cover to cover and familiarize yourself
with the different component parts of
the gun. Then read, understand and
follow the ten commandments of safety in this booklet.
SH OOT SOB ER!
Theres one other rule that must be followed when handling rearms.
In fact, respect for this rule is necessary in order to effectively practice
the Ten Commandments of FirearmSafety. The rule is: SHOOT SOBER!
Alcohol, drugs and guns are a deadly combination. Never consume
anything that would even mildly impair your judgment or physical
coordination when youre using a rearm. A staggering percentage of
the shooting accidents that occur every year involve alcohol or drugs.
Be smart. Shoot sober and stay alive.
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SPEC I A L SA FETY C ON SI D ERATI ON S FOR MU Z Z L EL OA D I N G.
With the rise in popularity of black powder
shooting and the modernization of
muzzleloader rearms, more and more
people are enjoying the sport and challenge
of black powder hunting and shooting. In addition to the Ten
Commandments of FirearmSafety, there are several guidelines specic to
black powder guns that muzzleloaders must observe at all times to ensure
their safety and the safety of others. The following is a brief overview of
these guidelines. For full details, thoroughly read the instruction manual
for your black powder rearm.
MUZZLELOADING SAFETY RULES.
1. Never smoke while using your muzzleloader or while near any
quantity of black powder or PYRODEX.

2. Before loading, make sure the muzzleloader is not already loaded.

3. Check and clear the ash hole through the nipple before shooting.
4. Use only black powder or PYRODEX to load your muzzleloader
never use even small amounts of smokeless powder, even
if it is black in color.
5. Never exceed the manufacturers maximum recommended powder charge.
6. Never load a muzzleloader by pouring powder directly from a powder
ask or container a sudden powder ignition from a lingering spark
could cause the entire ask to explode.
7. Only use the ammunition components that exactly match the caliber
markings of your rearm and that are meant to be used together.
8. When loading, be certain powder, patches and projectiles are in their
proper sequence and that they are completely seated against one another.
9. Always use cotton patching the use of non-cotton patching
could build up a static charge possibly creating a spark that could
ignite the powder.
10. Never pound on the ramrod black powder and PYRODEX are
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11. Know the range of your black powder rearm. Muzzleloading
projectiles have a range of more than one-half mile.
12. If the rearm fails to re, be prepared for a hangre keep the
muzzle pointed in a safe direction and wait no less than one full
minute before repriming. Then unload the rearm and dispose
of the powder, patch and projectile safely. Before reloading,
be sure the muzzle and barrel are not obstructed.
13. Render your black powder rearm inoperable whenever you are not
shooting. Never place a percussion cap on the nipple until just
before ring and remove it immediately if you do not re.
14. Black powder leaves heavy corrosive residues. A thorough cleaning
and lubing are absolute necessities before storage and prior to
loading and shooting.
15. Discharging rearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning
rearms, or handling ammunition components may result in
dangerous exposure to lead.
WARNING! Failure to follow any of these muzzleloading safety
rules may cause personal injury or death to the shooter or bystander
and damage to property. Do not use a muzzleloader rearm until you
fully understand and practice the Ten Commandments of FirearmSafety
and the safety guidelines specic to black powder shooting, to your black
powder rearm and to your black powder ammunition components. If you
are unfamiliar with black powder rearms, seek professional instruction
from a qualied organization such as the International Black Powder
Hunting Association, National Muzzleloading Rie Association, National
Rie Association or your State Hunter Safety program. If you have any
questions about the safe use of a Remington black powder rearm, write to
us at Remington Arms Company, Inc., Consumer Services, P.O. Box 700,
Madison, NC 27025-0700, or call us at 1-800-243-9700.
D ON T K EEP TH I S TO YOU RSEL F.
Now that youre a gun owner you have an obligation to help
ensure that shooting sports are safe for everyone participants
and bystanders alike. You can do that by practicing these
principles of rearm safety and passing them on to others
especially new shooters. Set an example for beginners. Be a
guide to their safe entry into the exciting world of shooting
sports. Invest your time and patience for the love of the sport
and for its future. After all, its your love of the sport that
led you to buy a new Remington.
Firearm ownership is a right and a privilege. Its a right
guaranteed in this nations Constitution. Its a privilege which
carries with it a personal responsibility to use your rearm in
a way which will ensure your safety andthe safety of others.
The preservation of this right and privilege depends on the
personal commitment of you and your fellow shooters to the
safe and responsible use of rearms. Let the Ten Commandments
of FirearmSafetyoutlined in this booklet guide you at all times.
Teach and promote these rules whenever you can. Remember,
rearmsafety depends on you! Thats the only way to really
enjoy your new Remington

rearm and to preserve sport

shooting as we know it today.
Remington Arms Company, Inc.
Madison, NC 27025-0700 www.remington.com
Remington, Remington Country and Remington Shooting School logo are trademarks of
Remington Arms Company, Inc. PYRODEX

is a trademark of Hodgdon Powder Co., Inc.

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