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7. Handle every gun as if it is loaded.

8. Keep guns and ammo separate and in locked storage.

9. Avoid alcoholic beverages and drugs before and during using a firearm.

10. Do not alter or modify your firearm. Have your firearm checked regularly

by a competent gunsmith. Make sure all parts work properly.

Health Warning: Discharging of firearms in a poorly ventilated area and/or

handling of ammunitions may cause exposure to lead or lead compounds.

According to the state of California, exposure may cause cancer, birth

defects, or other reproductive harm. Make sure that you have proper

ventilation at all times. Be sure to wash hands thoroughly after shooting,

handling ammunition, or cleaning your firearm. Do not eat or smoke during

these activities.

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS UNIQUE TO MUZZLELOADERS

1. Never smoke when shooting or handling a muzzleloader or related equip-

ment. Ashes and/or loose sparks may cause powder or caps to ignite,

resulting in personal injury or death.

2. Always wear eye protection. Flying debris from the breech area is always

a possibility with any muzzleloader.

3. Never pour powder into a muzzleloader directly from a flask, horn or any

large volume, enclosed container. Hot embers in the barrel could cause

the container to explode.

4. All powder storage containers and percussion caps should be kept well

away from the area where shooting is to be conducted. Sparks from shoot-

ing could cause accidental ignition of these devices. Follow all manufac-

turers instructions for long term storage of powder and percussion caps.

5. Use only blackpowder, Pyrodex, Pyrodex Pellets (In-Line rifles only), or

other approved blackpowder substitutes in muzzleloading firearms. Never

use modern smokeless powder in a muzzleloader. The use of any

amount of smokeless powder in a muzzleloader will create danger-

ously high pressures upon ignition and may result in severe injury

or death to the shooter and/or bystanders.

6. Always check to ensure that your muzzleloader is in good working condi-

tion before use. Test the bolt and safety mechanisms carefully prior to

loading. Check the barrel for any obstruction as any blockage may cause

the gun to explode.

7. Use only recommended loading data for the particular model of rifle

in use. Different models have different powder charge and projectile

capabilities. Improper loading or overloading of a muzzleloading fire-

arm may result in severe injury or death.

8. Never place a cap on the firearm until you are ready to fire. Cap should

always be removed when walking, climbing trees or fences, transferring

the gun from one person to another, leaving the gun unattended, etc.

9. Never lean or rest a loaded muzzleloader against a tree, wall, vehicle or