the safe shows two position one with the red dot visible the other you cant see it. also when i load the gun do the hammer need to stay up or down. I am new whit pistols. Help!!!
2007-08-08 07:04:21 · 7 answers · asked by holvin1957 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Please stop and get at least basic firearm safety training before handling this or any other firearm. If this Beretta that you are referring to is the model 92/96 then it is a double action pistol with a de-cocking mechanism also operated by the safety lever. A "double action" is basically a two step mechanism where by pulling the trigger the pistol cocks the hammer and then releases it to strike the firing pin, therefore the gun is fully ready to fire even with the hammer down.
By actuating the safety lever or de-cocking mode on the Beretta 92/96 it blocks the firing pin and lowers the hammer, given that it is in good working condition and that it has not been modified or altered, once again do not attempt any of this unless you receive some sort of training and a certified gunsmith can attest to the condition of the gun.
For information on basic training programs check the following link:
http://www.nrahq.org/education/training/basictraining.asp
Always observe at least these basic safety rules:
* ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction
* ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
* ALWAYS keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.
* Treat all firearms as if they were loaded.
Be safe and have fun!
2007-08-08 12:27:09 · answer #1 · answered by neo555 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
On ALL Beretta Pistols if the RED DOT is showing the gun safety is OFF and it is in "FIRE" mode. No red dot showing means, safety is engaged and pistol will not fire. Never REPEAT NEVER load a full magazine or clip into ANY Beretta with the hammer ****** and in the rearward position. Only reload/load with the hammer DOWN!
2007-08-08 09:02:54 · answer #2 · answered by JD 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The comments about Australia are crazy. They absolutely were originally a Gun Nut nation and protested when their government wanted to take them away. However, they have not had a mass shooting since 1992 as a result and the Australians (even the ones who protested) will now tell you they feel much safer. In addition, not all guns were taken away; people still have hunting rifles and if a bad guy or boogie man broke into your house, you would still be able to do plenty of damage with a hunting rifle. My point - do we really need every American to have access to machine guns and sniper rifles? Can't we restrict specific gun access and only make hand guns and hunting rifles accessible? Just saying.
2016-04-01 05:56:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you see the red dot; beware, danger, don't get in front of this, yadda. I would urge you to attend some classes on firearms safety before you attempt to shoot your new pistol. Wouldn't you take a driving course before you tried driving a new car and you had never driven in your life?
2007-08-08 08:20:25 · answer #4 · answered by acmeraven 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
when you cover the red dot- safe.
when you can see the red dot- danger.
go here and load the pdf:
http://72.14.253.104/search?q=cache:Ewmi7szdD7AJ:www.pyramydair.com/site/manuals/Beretta-umarex.pdf+beretta+pistol+safe+mode&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=3&gl=us
this is for the model 92 fs- I
need to know which model you have for more info.
2007-08-08 07:15:22 · answer #5 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Red dot means fire load with hammer down but mainly go to a handguns class before you or someone else gets hurt please
2007-08-08 09:50:22 · answer #6 · answered by Nick 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, w/ most rifles, doesn't the red dot mean its ready to shoot? or some have little S's. Maybe u could ask whoever you bought them from.
2007-08-08 07:13:14 · answer #7 · answered by Die Sonne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋