Quote Originally Posted by Sub Sea Sniper

It should therefore only be pushed in immediately prior to firing. This is fine for target shooting but when hunting birds or bunnies you often thumb the safety off in anticipation of a shot only to find the beast has sneaked away, leaving you without a target. The safety should then be which can't be done on this rifle. Bit strange.
To re-engage the safety pull the cocking handle fully down again and you will hear a click, this is the safety reactivated

Well works on mine