Ruger P89DC Decocker Instructions Manual

							THE BASIC RULES OF SAFE FIREARMS HANDLING
We believe that Americans have a right to purchase and use firearms for lawful
purposes. The private ownership of firearms in America is traditional, but that
ownership imposes the responsibility on the gun owner to use his firearms in a
way which will ensure his own safety and that of others. When firearms are used
in a safe and responsible manner, they are a great source of pleasure and satisfac-
tion, and represent a fundamental part of our personal liberty.
Firearms do not cause accidents! Firearms accidents are almost always found to
have been the result of carelessness, or ignorance on the part of the shooter of
the basic rules of safe gun handling.
The following rules must be observed by gun users at all times. Safe gun han-
dling is not just desirable, it is absolutely essential to your safety, the safety of
others, and the continuation of gun ownership and sport shooting as we know it
today.
1. LEARN THE MECHANICAL AND HANDLING
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FIREARM YOU ARE USING.
Not all firearms are the same. The
method of carrying and handling
firearms varies in accordance with the
mechanical provisions for avoiding
accidental discharge and the various
proper procedures for loading and
unloading. No person should handle
any firearm without first having thor-
oughly familiarized himself with the
particular type of firearms he is using,
and with safe gun handling in general.
2. ALWAYS KEEP THE
MUZZLE POINTED IN A
SAFE DIRECTION.
Be sure of the bullet stop behind your
target, even when dry-firing. Never let
the muzzle of a firearm point at any
part of your body or at another person.
This is particularly important when
loading or unloading a firearm. In the
event of an accidental discharge, no
injury can occur as long as the muzzle
is pointing in safe direction. A safe
direction means a direction which will
not permit a discharged bullet to
strike a person, or to strike an object
from which the bullet may ricochet.
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							A safe direction must take into account the fact that a bullet may penetrate a
wall, ceiling, floor, window, etc., and strike a person or damage property. Make
it a habit to know exactly where the muzzle of your gun is pointing whenever
you handle it, and be sure that you are always in control of the direction in
which the muzzle is pointing, even if you fall or stumble. Keep your finger off
the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
3. FIREARMS SHOULD BE UNLOADED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Firearms should be loaded only when
you are in the field or on the target
range or shooting area, ready to
shoot. Firearms and ammunition
should be securely locked in racks or
cabinets when not in use.
Ammunition should be safely stored
separate from firearms. Store your
firearms out of sight of visitors and
children. It is the gun owner’s
responsibility to be certain that chil-
dren and persons unfamiliar with
firearms cannot gain access to
firearms, ammunition, or compo-
nents.
4. BE SURE THE BARREL IS CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE SHOOTING.
Even a bit of mud, snow or excess
lubricating oil or grease in the bore
may cause the barrel to bulge, or
even burst on firing, and can cause
injury to the shooter and bystanders.
Be sure that you are using
ammunition of the proper caliber
and loading for the gun you are 
using. If the report or recoil on firing
seems weak, or doesn’t seem quite 
right, CEASE FIRING IMMEDIATELY,
unload your firearm, and check to be 
sure that no obstruction has become
lodged in the barrel. Never try to 
shoot an obstruction out!
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							5. BE SURE OF YOUR 
TARGET BEFORE YOU
SHOOT.
Don’t shoot unless you know exactly
where your bullet is going to strike.
Be sure of the bullet stop behind
your target, even when dry-firing with
an unloaded gun. If you are in the 
field hunting, do not fire at a
movement or noise. Take the time to 
be absolutely certain of your target
before you pull the trigger.
6. WEAR SHOOTING
GLASSES AND HEARING 
PROTECTORS WHEN YOU
SHOOT.
All shooters should wear protective
shooting glasses and adequate 
hearing protection when shooting.
Exposure to shooting noise can
damage hearing, and adequate 
vision protection when shooting is
essential.
7. NEVER CLIMB A TREE OR
FENCE WITH A LOADED 
FIREARM.
Put the firearm down carefully 
before climbing a fence, and unload 
it before climbing or descending a
tree or jumping over a ditch or other
obstruction. Never pull or push a 
loaded firearm toward yourself or
another person. When in doubt, or
whenever you are about to do any-
thing awkward, unload your gun!
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							8. DON,
T SHOOT AT A
HARD SURFACE, OR AT
WATER.
Bullets can glance off many surfaces
like rocks or the surface of water and
travel in unpredictable directions
with considerable velocity.
9. NEVER TRANSPORT A
LOADED FIREARM.
Firearms should always be unloaded
before being moved or placed in a
vehicle. A suitable carrying case or 
scabbard should be used to carry an
unloaded firearm to and from the
shooting area.
10. AVOID ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES WHEN 
SHOOTING.
Don’t drink until the day’s shooting 
is over. Handling firearms while 
under the influence of alcohol in any
form, or medications that could affect
your judgement or co-ordination, con-
stitutes a criminal disregard for the
safety of others.
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							A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF AN EXTRAORDINARY
ACHIEVEMENT: RUGER FIREARMS
One of the few American firearms manufacturers whose management has
remained unchanged since starting in business, Sturm, Ruger & Company,
Inc. had its beginning in a small machine shop occupying a rented frame
building in Southport, Connecticut. In January 1949, with an initial invest-
ment of only $50,000 and an idea, William B. Ruger and Alexander M. Sturm
started production of a .22 caliber autoloading pistol - a design which was so
successful that it became the cornerstone upon which one of the most com-
prehensive lines of sporting firearms ever made in America was established.
After Alex Sturm’s death in 1951, William B. Ruger continued to direct the
company alone and today, as Chairman of the Board, he is actively involved
in the creative engineering of new products and continues to provide the
leadership which has made this 49 year-old company a sound and successful
enterprise.
Sturm, Ruger & Company, in this relatively short time, has established itself
as a leading small arms design organization, developing a unique and broad
line of fine quality sporting, military and police firearms to become one of
the world’s most famous producers of revolvers, pistols, rifles and shotguns.
From 1949 thru 1998 Ruger craftsmen have built many millions of firearms.
During its four decades of growth and progress under the leadership of
William B. Ruger, the company has developed a business philosophy and
implemented policies which represent a constructive influence in the life of
modern America. From the beginning, Sturm, Ruger & Company played a
positive role in conservation efforts and has supported the interests of the
National Rifle Association, National Shooting Sports Foundation, and many
regional sportsmen’s organizations. The company has always endeavored to
market its firearms for constructive and recreational purposes, to emphasize
the traditional aspects of shooting, to render meaningful public services and
to encourage shooters in constructive and responsible participation in the
shooting sports.
Today, Sturm, Ruger & Company is particularly mindful of those elements
which have contributed to the creation of its success, and extends heartfelt
thanks to its many loyal employees and customers.
A current catalog of Ruger firearms is available free upon request to
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., Southport, CT 06490. 
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							WHY NO WARRANTY CARD HAS BEEN
PACKED WITH THIS NEW RUGER FIREARM
The Magnuson-Moss Act (Public Law 93-637) does not require any
seller or manufacturer of a consumer product to give a written war-
ranty. It does provide that if a written warranty is given, it must be
designated as “limited” or as “full” and sets minimum standards for a
“full” warranty. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. has elected not to pro-
vide any written warranty, either “limited” or “full”, rather than to
attempt to comply with the provisions of the Magnuson-Moss Act and
the regulations issued thereunder. There are certain implied war-
ranties under state law with respect to sales of consumer goods. As
the extent and interpretation of these implied warranties varies from
state to state, you should refer to your state statutes. Sturm, Ruger &
Company wishes to assure its customers of its continued interest in
providing service to owners of Ruger firearms.
STURM, RUGER & Company, Inc.
Southport, Connecticut 06490 U.S.A.
http://www.ruger-firearms.com
A COPY OF THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR ANY RUGER
FIREARM IS AVAILABLE FROM THE FACTORY FREE ON REQUEST.
THESE INSTRUCTION MANUALS CONTAIN IMPORTANT
WARNINGS WHICH MUST BE UNDERSTOOD
BEFORE USING THESE FIREARMS.
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