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rette, cigar, or pipe can ignite Black Powder, a Black Powder Substitute, Primers or

Percussion Caps.

WARNING: Smoking around a charged and/or primed muzzle-

loader, percussion caps, primers, priming powder or supply of powder may

cause premature firing of the gun or an explosion of the powder can, horn or

flask causing serious injury and/or death to the shooter or bystanders and dam-

age to property.

17 Keep powder, primers and percussion caps well away from a firing posi-

tion or shooting bench. A powder horn, flask, powder can, box of primers or percus-

sion caps can ignite with deadly force if exposed to sparks or intense heat. Follow the man-

ufacturer’s instructions for safe handling and storage of powder, primers or caps. WARN-

ING: Keep unused caps, primers and powder well away from firearms that are

being discharged. Sparks from the discharge of a muzzleloading firearm may

cause an unused supply of powder, primers or caps to ignite causing serious

injury and/or death to the shooter or bystanders and damage to property.

18 Give the firearm your complete concentration. Never cross a fence, jump a

ditch or engage in any activity which distracts your attention while holding or carrying a

charged and primed muzzleloading firearm.

19 Know the condition of your muzzleloading firearm before charging, prim-

ing or firing. Function the hammer and trigger of your gun to be sure that the parts are

working properly before loading a charge. Be sure the muzzleloading firearm is properly

loaded. Use recommended loads of BLACK POWDER OR a recommended Black

Powder Substitute ONLY for your specific model and caliber. Mark your ramrod

as explained in this booklet and always be certain that the ball, bullet or shot charge is seat-

ed properly on the powder charge. Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions (including

excess oil, mud, dirt, snow or any foreign material). WARNING: Failure to observe any

of these rules may cause serious injury and/or death to the shooter or bystand-

ers and damage to property.

20 Be physically fit and mentally alert when using your muzzleloading

firearm. The use of your muzzleloader involves forceful physical actions which require

strength and concentration. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs before or when shoot-

ing or handling a muzzleloader or a modern firearm. Never use your firearm when you are

overly tired. If you use medication or have medical implants, consult your physician before

using your muzzleloading firearm.

21 At their very best, tree stands are potentially hazardous. Even with good

equipment, safety depends upon the age, health, dexterity and sound judgement of the user.

If you feel that you must use a tree stand, purchase a top quality brand only and follow the

manufacturer’s instructions to the letter. WARNING: Never climb to or descend from

a tree stand with a primed muzzleloading firearm or a loaded modern firearm.

Never raise or lower a primed muzzleloading firearm, or a loaded modern