Beretta Px4 Storm Full Size Beretta PX4 Storm Full Size User Manual - Page 34

WARNING: If another cartridge is fired into an obstructed barrel, catastrophic failure can result. ! If, while firing, you hear a change in the sound of a fired cartridge, or feel a change in the amount of recoil, or detect any other irregularity: CEASE FIRING IMMEDIATELY! • Keep the firearm pointed in a SAFE direction. A "squib load" may have occurred. A "squib" occurs when a cartridge fires, but with insufficient force to drive the bullet out of the barrel. This can result in a dangerous bore obstruction. ! WARNING: If another cartridge is fired into an obstructed barrel, a catastrophic failure can result. • With the gun pointed in a SAFE direction, completely unload the firearm by following the unloading instructions in this manual. • Following the disassembly instructions given in the manual, field strip the pistol and look down the barrel from the muzzle (or front) end to make sure that no obstruction exists. If a barrel obstruction is detected, a qualified gunsmith must remove the obstruction and inspect the pistol before it can be fired. • Carefully inspect your ammunition. WARNING: Never attempt to reuse or fire ammunition that did not fire the first time. Dispose of unfired or damaged ! ammunition properly, per the ammunition manufacturer's recommendation. 76