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17 Do not smoke while using your muzzleloader. The spark from a light-
ed cigarette, cigar or pipe can ignite Black Powder, Pyrodex, Percussion Caps
or Primers.
WARNING: Smoking around a charged and/or primed muz-
zleloader, percussion caps, 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 damage to property.
18 Keep powder, percussion caps, or primers well away from a firing po-
sition or shooting bench.
A powder horn, flask, can of powder, box of per-
cussion caps or primers can ignite with deadly force if exposed to sparks or
intense heat. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for safe handling and
storage of powder or caps.
WARNING: 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, caps or primers to ignite causing serious injury and/or death to
the shooter or bystanders and damage to property.
19 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.
20 Know the condition of your muzzleloading firearm before charging,
priming or firing.
Function the striker and trigger of your gun to be sure that
the parts are working properly before loading a charge. Be sure the muzzle-
loading firearm is properly loaded.
Use recommended loads of BLACK
POWDER OR PYRODEX 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 seated 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 bystanders and dam-
age to property.
21 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 shooting or handling your muzzleloader. Never use your
muzzleloading firearm when you are overly tired. If you use medication or
have medical implants, consult your physician before using your muzzleload-
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22 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
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