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cially manufactured Black Powder or Pyrodex propellant of the specific gran-
ulation or type called for in this booklet. By Black Powder we mean a powder
which is manufactured specifically for use in muzzleloading firearms as
opposed to smokeless powder which is manufactured for use in metallic car-
tridges or shotshells. NO smokeless powder, even those which appear black
in color, should ever be used in a muzzleloading firearm. Be sure you know
what type and granulation of powder you are loading. Never buy or use pow-
der unless you have seen it poured from the original manufacturer’s contain-
er which is clearly identified on the label. Use Black Powder or Pyrodex only
of the type and granulation specified in this booklet and never load charges
heavier than those listed.
5 Always point the muzzle of your Black Powder Gun downrange. The
possibility of accidental discharge is a constant danger when using a firearm.
If the muzzle is pointed downrange, away from yourself, other people, domes-
tic animals or property, then injury and/or death and damage to property from
an accidental discharge is less likely to occur.
6 Be sure of your target. Never fire a muzzleloading firearm unless there
is a backstop behind your target. Never fire your muzzleloader in the field
unless you have a clear view of your target. Never fire at noise or movement
in the brush. If hunting with companions or in an area where there are other
hunters, know where members of your party and/or hunters are located. Nev-
er fire your muzzleloader if there is a possibility that other hunters are down-
range. Never shoot at flat, hard surfaces such as rocks or water.
WARNING:
A projectile may ricochet off these surfaces and may cause serious inju-
ry and/or death to the shooter or bystanders and damage to property.
7 Never prime your muzzleloading gun until you are ready to fire it.
Your muzzleloader should remain unprimed until the instant before firing.
After you prime the firearm, your full concentration should be on the target
and the act of firing.
WARNING: Failure to follow this rule can result in
an accidental discharge which may cause serious injury and/or death to
the shooter or bystanders and damage to property. Uncharge the firearm
by firing it into a suitable backstop before returning to the road or vehi-
cle.
8 Never transport or carry a charged muzzleloading firearm in a vehi-
cle. WARNING: Uncharge the firearm by firing it into a suitable back-
stop before returning to the road or vehicle. Failure to follow this rule
may cause serious injur
y and/or death to the shooter or bystanders and
damage to pr
oper
ty
.
Due to the lar
ge number of fir
ear
ms accidents which
occur in or near vehicles, this is a most important rule. The game laws in most
states prohibit the taking of game from a road or vehicle. The rules of sports-
manship and common sense dictate that the fir
ear
m should not be char
ged