Beretta PICO 380 Instruction Manual - Page 18

Dry Firing & Dummy Rounds, Loading - firing pin

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WARNING: Carefully inspect each cartridge before it is loaded in the magazine. Be certain the cartridge cases are not split or deformed and that the cartridges do not possess any dents or other defects. WARNING: The Lead bullets have a tendency to cause bore leading, which may dramatically increase the discharge pressure. Be sure to remove all chamber and bore lead accumulation after each use. DO NOT shoot cartridges with jacketed bullets through a barrel previously fired with lead bullets before the lead is thoroughly removed from the barrel. DRY FIRING & DUMMY ROUNDS Dry firing is defined as firing a firearm with no ammunition in the chamber. Long term dry firing of your Beretta Pico pistol may result in damage to the firing pin. "Snap Caps" (inert chamber inserts that allow a firearm to be dry-fired without damaging the firing pin) are available at most gun stores for those who wish to practice firing without live ammunition. CAUTION: "Dummy Rounds" with empty primer pockets are suitable for loading/unloading practice but DO NOT PROTECT the firing pin tip during dry firing. LOADING WARNING: Whenever a live round is in the chamber, this pistol can fire, even if the magazine is empty or has been removed. WARNING: Before loading the firearm, become familiar with the following loading procedures without the use of ammunition. Never handle a loaded firearm until you are familiar with the loading procedures. WARNING: Always keep your finger away from the trigger until you are prepared to fire. 18

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WARNING:
Carefully inspect each cartridge before it is loaded in the
magazine. Be certain the cartridge cases are not split or deformed and
that the cartridges do not possess any dents or other defects.
WARNING:
The Lead bullets have a tendency to cause bore leading,
which may dramatically increase the discharge pressure. Be sure to
remove all chamber and bore lead accumulation after each use.
DO NOT
shoot cartridges with jacketed bullets through a barrel
previously fired with lead bullets before the lead is thoroughly removed
from the barrel.
DRY FIRING & DUMMY ROUNDS
Dry firing is defined as firing a firearm with no ammunition in the
chamber. Long term dry firing of your Beretta Pico pistol may result in
damage to the firing pin. “Snap Caps” (inert chamber inserts that allow
a firearm to be dry-fired without damaging the firing pin) are available
at most gun stores for those who wish to practice firing without live
ammunition.
CAUTION:
“Dummy Rounds” with empty primer pockets are suitable
for loading/unloading practice but
DO NOT PROTECT
the firing pin tip
during dry firing.
LOADING
WARNING:
Whenever a live round is in the chamber, this pistol can
fire, even if the magazine is empty or has been removed.
WARNING:
Before loading the firearm, become familiar with
the following loading procedures without the use of ammunition.
Never handle a loaded firearm until you are familiar with the loading
procedures.
WARNING:
Always keep your finger away from the trigger until you
are prepared to fire.