Safety TIPS and Rules
Four
Basic Safety Rules for Handling Your Less Lethal Advanced Weapon
System
1. Treat it as if it is loaded at all times.
2. DO NOT point at or cover anything with the muzzle
until ready to shoot.
3. Keep trigger finger off the trigger until ready to
shoot.
4. Be certain of your target and what is behind it, if
you miss.
Safe
and secure storage of your Less Lethal Advanced Weapon System is one
of your most important responsibilities. It is a full-time
responsibility. You must always secure your Less Lethal Advanced
Weapon System and it’s projectiles so that they are not accessible
to children or other unauthorized persons. There are a variety of
locks and safe storage containers available in the marketplace which
may be appropriate for your particular needs. By purchasing the Less
Lethal Advanced Weapon System you have taken on the responsibility
of safely securing the personal protection device at all times and
preventing its unauthorized use. It is your personal responsibility
to select and use whatever devices or practices that will enable you
to safely secure your Less Lethal Advanced Weapon System launcher at
ALL TIMES.
Safety,
Operation & Storage
Safe
handling is YOUR personal responsibility at all times. The Less
Lethal Advanced Weapon System can cause serious injury if it is
misused or used inappropriately. Safety must be the prime
consideration of anyone who owns or handles personal protection
devices. You are responsible for the personal protection device at
all times. In owning a personal protection device, you must
undertake full-time responsibility for its safety and security. You
must protect yourself and all others against injury from misuse of
the personal protection device. Safe storage is your responsibility.
In particular, you must secure your Less Lethal Advanced Weapon
System launcher safely from children and unauthorized users. A lock
is not a substitute for safe and secure storage as defined in the
Safe Storage and Transportation section of this manual. Accidents
are the result of violating safety rules and common sense. For your
safety and the safety of others, never rely on mechanical features
alone. Only your safety habits will ensure the safe use of your
personal protection device. This is your responsibility. READ and
UNDERSTAND these instructions before using your personal protection
device.
At
home, or anywhere, the first concern of every Less Lethal Advanced
Weapon System owner should be safety. Apply the following safety
rules when handling your Less Lethal Advanced Weapon System.
BEFORE
HANDLING ANY Less Lethal Advanced Weapon System LAUNCHER, UNDERSTAND
ITS OPERATION.
Familiarize yourself with the mechanical features of the Less Lethal
Advanced Weapon System launcher. If you feel uncertain about any
operational aspects of your Less Lethal Advanced Weapon System
launcher, please contact IKKIN Industries at 585-328-0250 before
proceeding with its operation.
ALWAYS
SAFELY STORE AND SECURE YOUR Less Lethal Advanced Weapon System
launcher.
Safe
and secure storage of your Less Lethal Advanced Weapon System
launcher is one of the most important responsibilities of Less
Lethal Advanced Weapon System launcher ownership. It is a full-time
responsibility. You must always secure your Less Lethal Advanced
Weapon System launcher and projectiles separately so that they are
not accessible to children or other unauthorized persons. (See Safe
Storage Instructions below)
ALWAYS
TREAT YOUR Less Lethal Advanced Weapon System launcher IF IT WERE
LOADED AND WOULD FIRE IF THE TRIGGER IS PULLED.
Do not
take anyone's word that the Less Lethal Advanced Weapon System
launcher is unloaded - always check for yourself. Never pass your
Less Lethal Advanced Weapon System launcher to another person until
the cylinder or action is open and you visually check that it is
unloaded. Keep your Less Lethal Advanced Weapon System launcher
unloaded and safely stored when you are not planning on using it to
defend yourself.
ALWAYS
KEEP YOUR Less Lethal Advanced Weapon System launcher POINTED IN A
SAFE DIRECTION.
Never
point the Less Lethal Advanced Weapon System launcher at anyone or
anything you do not intend to shoot whether or not it is loaded.
This is particularly important when loading, unloading, or field
stripping the gun. ALWAYS control the direction of the Less Lethal
Advanced Weapon System launcher.
NEVER
PLACE YOUR FINGER ON THE TRIGGER UNLESS YOU INTEND TO SHOOT.
Your
Less Lethal Advanced Weapon System launcher cannot shoot unless the
trigger is pulled. Ensure that other objects do not touch the
trigger.
ALWAYS
BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT IS BEYOND IT.
Always
be sure of where the projectile will strike and shoot only where
there is a safe backstop free of obstructions, water or other
surfaces which can cause unintended harm. Do not fire into the sky.
Additional Important Safety Rules
- Do
not allow a Less Lethal Advanced Weapon System launcher to be used
by individuals who have not read these basic Less Lethal Advanced
Weapon System launcher safety rules and do not under-stand its safe
operation and the rules of safe gun-handling.
- Be
sure all accessories, such as holsters and grips, are compatible
with the Less Lethal Advanced Weapon System launcher and that the
accessories do not interfere with safe operation.
- Use
the correct ammunition for your particular Less Lethal Advanced
Weapon System launcher as indicated by the marking on the barrel.
Never use projectiles that are not authorized by IKKIN Industries,
use of paintballs or other untested projectiles will result in
damage to the device as well as injury to the user.
- Never
use alcohol or drugs before or while shooting. Do not use your Less
Lethal Advanced Weapon System launcher if you are on any medication
which impairs, even slightly, your mental or physical ability.
- Wear
eye protection appropriate for Less Lethal Advanced Weapon System
launcher use every time you discharge your Less Lethal Advanced
Weapon System launcher. Make sure others in the vicinity of where
you will be shooting do so as well.
- Do
not allow any alteration or replacement of parts in your Less Lethal
Advanced Weapon System launcher unless performed by IKKIN
Industries. If you do otherwise, improper functioning of your Less
Lethal Advanced Weapon System launcher may occur and serious injury
may result.
Less
Lethal Advanced Weapon System launcher safety training is available.
Contact your IKKIN Industries for availability.
Appropriate use for your Less Lethal Advanced Weapon System launcher
means using your Less Lethal Advanced Weapon System launcher for
legal purposes. For example - target shooting and lawful resistance
of criminal activity.
These
are basic Less Lethal Advanced Weapon System launchers safety rules.
There are other common sense safety rules that should be followed at
all times under the circumstances then presented. SAFE USE OF A Less
Lethal Advanced Weapon System launcher IS YOUR PERSONAL
RESPONSIBILITY AND THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL OF THESE BASIC SAFETY
RULES MAY RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Safe
Storage and Transportation
WARNING: SAFE AND SECURE STORAGE OF YOUR Less Lethal Advanced Weapon
System launcher IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT RULES OF Less Lethal
Advanced Weapon System launcher SAFETY. YOUR FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Safe
and secure storage and transportation of your Less Lethal Advanced
Weapon System launcher are your responsibility. It is a full-time
responsibility.
ALWAYS
STORE YOUR Less Lethal Advanced Weapon System launcher UNLOADED
Your
Less Lethal Advanced Weapon System launcher and projectiles should
be stored in places and in a manner inaccessible to children and
unauthorized persons. There are a variety of other locks and safe
storage containers available in the marketplace which may be
appropriate for your particular needs. Consult your local gun store,
hardware store, or local police department for guidance on the
variety of other safe storage devices or practices which may be
appropriate for your particular needs. By purchasing this Less
Lethal Advanced Weapon System launcher you have taken on the
responsibility of safely securing the Less Lethal Advanced Weapon
System launcher at all times and preventing its unauthorized use. It
is your personal responsibility to select and use whatever devices
or practices that will enable you to safely secure your Less Lethal
Advanced Weapon System launcher at all times. Do not use a lock on a
loaded Less Lethal Advanced Weapon System launcher AND NEVER LOAD A
LOCKED Less Lethal Advanced Weapon System launcher!!
Only
you can determine what devices or practices are appropriate for the
safe storage of your Less Lethal Advanced Weapon System launcher and
your ammunition.
NEVER
ASSUME THAT A "HIDING" PLACE IS A SECURE STORAGE METHOD.
Others
may be aware of your storage location or come upon it by chance. It
is your personal responsibility to use common sense when storing and
securing your Less Lethal Advanced Weapon System launcher and
ammunition and to always make sure that it is not accessible to
children or other unauthorized persons.
FOLLOW
THE LAW!!
You
must be familiar with all local, state, and federal laws regarding
the safe storage and transportation of your Less Lethal Advanced
Weapon System launcher. Failure to know and follow the law may
result in unauthorized access or use of your Less Lethal Advanced
Weapon System launcher by another. Obey all laws relating to the
storage and transportation of Less Lethal Advanced Weapon System
launchers.
NEVER
TRANSPORT A LOADED Less Lethal Advanced Weapon System launcher.
When
transporting your Less Lethal Advanced Weapon System launcher, be
sure it is unloaded.
Your
local police department will furnish you with available information
on storing and/or transporting a Less Lethal Advanced Weapon System
launcher legally.
YOUR
Less Lethal Advanced Weapon System launcher IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Protect your Less Lethal Advanced Weapon System launcher from theft
or misuse by untrained or unqualified individuals.
MAINTENANCE BEFORE STORAGE
When
storing, do not encase your Less Lethal Advanced Weapon System
launcher in anything that will attract or hold moisture, for
example, leather or heavy cloth. Also, do not store guns with a plug
inserted in the barrel for this can be a contributing factor to
moisture accumulation. |