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UNDERSTANDING YOUR REVOLVER

Revolvers have unique characteristics. Understanding how your Charter Arms revolver functions is key to handling it safely.

  • Cylinder Gap Awareness: A revolver releases hot gas from the gap between the cylinder and the barrel every time it fires. NEVER place your fingers or wrap your support hand around the front of the cylinder. Always keep your hands behind the front face of the cylinder to prevent serious injury.

  • Safe Loading and Unloading: To load or unload your revolver, point it in a safe direction, open the cylinder, and visually inspect every chamber. To unload, press the ejector rod to push out all cartridges at once. Always count the cartridges you load and unload to ensure none are left behind.

  • Modern Safety Features: Your modern Charter Arms revolver is equipped with a transfer bar safety. This means the hammer cannot strike the firing pin unless the trigger is pulled completely to the rear. Unlike old single-action designs, it is safe to carry your revolver with all chambers loaded.

  • Dry Firing: It is safe to dry fire modern Charter Arms centerfire revolvers. This is an excellent way to practice trigger control in a safe environment, but you must first ensure the firearm is completely unloaded and you are pointing it in a safe direction.

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WARRANTY

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Firearms Safety - Revolvers

The Charter Arms Commitment to Responsibility

At Charter Arms, we have been building reliable, American-made revolvers for generations. We believe that responsible firearm ownership is the cornerstone of personal protection and the Second Amendment. Safety is not a feature or an accessory; it is a mindset and a discipline that must be practiced at all times. Your commitment to safety protects you, your loved ones, and the entire community of firearm owners.

This guide outlines the essential principles of firearm safety. Please read it, practice it, and make it second nature.

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FOUR UNIVERSAL RULES

These rules are the foundation of all safe gun handling. They are not optional. They must be followed every time you handle a firearm, without exception.

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  1. Treat All Guns As If They Are Always Loaded. This is the most important rule. Never assume a firearm is unloaded. Any time you pick up a firearm, you must personally and visually verify that it is unloaded.

  2. Never Point a Firearm at Anything You Are Not Willing to Destroy. A firearm should always be pointed in a safe direction. A "safe direction" is one where an accidental discharge would cause no injury or minimal property damage. Be conscious of where your muzzle is pointed at all times.

  3. Keep Your Finger Off the Trigger Until Your Sights Are on the Target. Your finger should rest straight along the side of the frame, outside the trigger guard, until you have made the conscious decision to fire. This is the single best way to prevent an accidental discharge.

  4. Be Sure of Your Target and What Is Beyond It. You must positively identify your target before you fire. Equally important, you must know what is in the area behind your target. A bullet can travel for more than a mile and will pass through walls, so you are responsible for every round you fire.

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Responsible ownership:
Beyond the range

Safety extends far beyond the shooting range. As a gun owner, you have a 24/7 responsibility.

  • Secure Storage: Your firearm must be stored securely to prevent access by children or other unauthorized persons. A high-quality gun safe, lockbox, or a trigger lock are essential tools for responsible storage.

  • Ammunition: Always use the correct, high-quality, factory-manufactured ammunition specified for your revolver (e.g., .38 Special, .357 Magnum). Never use damaged or reloaded ammunition from an unknown source.

  • Holsters: If you carry your revolver, use a high-quality holster that fits your specific model, covers the trigger guard completely, and securely retains the firearm.

  • Mindset & Training: Never handle firearms after consuming alcohol or drugs. The most important safety component is you. We strongly encourage all firearm owners to seek out and complete professional training from a certified instructor. Owning a firearm is a serious responsibility; being properly trained is part of that duty.

Thank you for being a part of the Charter Arms family and for your commitment to safety.

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