Owner’s Manual

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF FIREARM SAFETY
Always keep the gun’s muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Never pull the 1.
gun towards you by the muzzle.
Be sure of your target and what is beyond it.2.
Never rely on a gun’s mechanical “safety”.3.
The gun should remain unloaded until ready to use.4.
Always wear hearing and eye protection.5.
The barrel should be clear of all obstructions before loading and 6.
shooting.
Handle every gun as if it were loaded.7.
Store guns and ammo separate and in a locked area.8.
Avoid alcoholic beverages and drugs before and during the use of a 9.
rearm.
Do not alter or modify your rearm. Have your rearm checked regularly 10.
by a competent gunsmith. Make sure all parts work properly prior to
each use.
Health Warning: Discharging rearms in a poorly ventilated area and/or handling
ammunition may cause exposure to lead or lead compounds. According to the state
of California, exposure to lead or lead compounds may cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm. Make sure that you have proper ventilation at all times.
Be sure to wash your hands thoroughly after shooting, handling ammunition, or
cleaning your rearm as these activities can cause you to be exposed to lead. Do
not eat or smoke during these activities.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS FOR BOTH MUZZLELOADERS
AND CENTERFIRES
CAREFULLY READ THIS SECTION AS THE SAFETY CONCERNS ARE
APPLICABLE TO BOTH MUZZLELOADING AND CENTERFIRE RIFLES.
If you have questions, doubts, or concerns, please call CVA Customer Service,
770-449-4687.
Never smoke when shooting or handling a rearm or related equipment. 1.
Ashes and/or loose sparks may cause powder or caps/primers to ignite,
resulting in personal injury or death.
Always wear ear and eye protection. Excessive noise and ying debris 2.
from the breech area and muzzle are common with any rearm.
Never pour powder into the muzzleloader directly from a powder can, 3.
ask, horn, or any other large volume, enclosed container. Hot embers or
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