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other surface. Any fall of the loaded gun may cause accidental discharge
resulting in severe injury or death to bystanders.
10. Never transport a loaded muzzleloader in any type of vehicle. A muzzle-
loader is considered loaded until powder, bullet and percussion cap are
removed.
11. Never exchange a loaded muzzleloader with any other person. Only the
party who personally loaded or witnessed the loading of the muzzleloader
should fire it. This practice will help prevent overloading or doubleloading,
which may cause severe injury or death.
12. Never store a loaded muzzleloader. Muzzleloaders should be unloaded
and cleaned (including Bolt Assembly) prior to any storage.
13. Never load a muzzleloader without first making sure that it is unloaded.
14. Exercise extreme caution when hunting from treestands with muzzleload-
ers. The dropping of a loaded muzzleloader may cause accidental dis-
charge leading to severe injury or death. Be sure the cap is removed
whenever raising or lowering the firearm.
15. Never allow the hammer or bolt of a muzzleloader to rest against the cap.
Any impact to the hammer or bolt could cause accidental discharge.
16. Never rely upon a mechanical safety. Muzzleloaders should always be
handled as if ready to fire, regardless of the safety systems employed.
17. Always use proper cleaning procedures. Firing improperly maintained
muzzleloaders may lead to unsafe pressure conditions, resulting in se-
vere injury or death.
18. Make sure that the projectile is firmly seated against the powder charge.
“Short starting” of the projectile may cause the gun to explode.
19. Always keep the muzzle of the gun pointed in a safe direction while load-
ing. Never lean over the muzzle while loading.
E. SPECIFIC CAUTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE
USE OF CVA IN-LINE MUZZLELOADING FIREARMS
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FIREARM SAFETY! As a gun owner, you
accept a set of demanding responsibilities. How seriously you take these responsi-
bilities can mean the difference between life and death. There is no excuse for
careless or abusive handling of any firearm. At all times handle your muzzleloader
with intense respect for its firepower and potential danger.
Please read and understand all of the cautions, proper handling procedures,
and instructions described in this book before using your new CVA firearm.
Seek professional instruction to become familiar with muzzleloading firearms.
Qualified organizations such as local gun clubs, the National Rifle Association, the
National Muzzleloading Rifle Association, and state hunter education programs
offer approved courses which teach safe handling and hunting procedures. Muzzle-
loading firearms are different in function and safety features from modern firearms.
Because of these differences, exercise caution and skill in the use of muzzleload-
ing guns. Read and understand the functions and terminology explained in this
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