Got this in an email from S&W, thought I would pass it along in case any others who own this gun didn't get it. Here's the email content:
Date: March 18, 2010
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO OWNERS OF SMITH & WESSON M&P15-22 RIFLES AND M&P15 CENTERFIRE RIFLES
It has come to our attention that certain operating procedures detailed in the Safety & Instruction Manuals of our M&P15-22 Rifle (prior to revision date 03-22-10) and M&P15 Centerfire Rifle (prior to revision date 03-22-10) are inaccurate which could lead to damage to and/or improper functioning of your rifle. When operating your M&P15-22 or M&P15 Centerfire rifle, if the Safety & Instruction Manual calls for the placement of the safety selector into the SAFE position, and the safety selector does not easily rotate into the SAFE position, DO NOT attempt to force it into SAFE. Instead, while keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and your finger outside of the trigger guard and off of the trigger: (1) remove the magazine; (2) lock the bolt open; and (3) then rotate the safety selector into the SAFE position before proceeding. Going forward, for proper operating procedures, please refer to the sections on INSPECTING YOUR RIFLE, LOADING, CLEARING MISFIRES, UNLOADING, and DISASSEMBLY FIELD STRIPPING in the revised Safety & Instruction Manual for your particular rifle. These revisions can be accessed by clicking on the appropriate link below.
M&P15-22 Rifle Owner's Manual M&P15 Rifle Owner's Manual
If you have any questions regarding any operational aspects of your Smith & Wesson firearm, please contact Smith & Wesson at 1-800-331-0852 ext. 2905 before proceeding with its operation.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
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Date: March 18, 2010
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO OWNERS OF SMITH & WESSON M&P15-22 RIFLES AND M&P15 CENTERFIRE RIFLES
It has come to our attention that certain operating procedures detailed in the Safety & Instruction Manuals of our M&P15-22 Rifle (prior to revision date 03-22-10) and M&P15 Centerfire Rifle (prior to revision date 03-22-10) are inaccurate which could lead to damage to and/or improper functioning of your rifle. When operating your M&P15-22 or M&P15 Centerfire rifle, if the Safety & Instruction Manual calls for the placement of the safety selector into the SAFE position, and the safety selector does not easily rotate into the SAFE position, DO NOT attempt to force it into SAFE. Instead, while keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and your finger outside of the trigger guard and off of the trigger: (1) remove the magazine; (2) lock the bolt open; and (3) then rotate the safety selector into the SAFE position before proceeding. Going forward, for proper operating procedures, please refer to the sections on INSPECTING YOUR RIFLE, LOADING, CLEARING MISFIRES, UNLOADING, and DISASSEMBLY FIELD STRIPPING in the revised Safety & Instruction Manual for your particular rifle. These revisions can be accessed by clicking on the appropriate link below.
M&P15-22 Rifle Owner's Manual M&P15 Rifle Owner's Manual
If you have any questions regarding any operational aspects of your Smith & Wesson firearm, please contact Smith & Wesson at 1-800-331-0852 ext. 2905 before proceeding with its operation.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
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