What
You Should Learn
| Introduction | Safety
| Types | Equipment
| Loading | Field
Safety
In this chapter:
Bowhunting | Muzzleloaders
| Handguns | Final Quiz
Your responsibilities with black powder
- Safely store and handle black powder or Pyrodex
- Handle guns in a safe and responsible manner
- Store load and fire muzzleloading firearms
- Safely unload or discharge muzzleloading firearms
- Properly clean and maintain firearms
- Use eye and ear protection
- Remember that the effective range of most muzzleloaders is seldom beyond 100 yards
Remeber these very important precautions!
- Never expose black powder to open flame
- Never store black powder in steel, iron, plastic or other material that can spark
- Never blow down the barrel of a gun
- Never pour powder directly from the flask or horn into the barrel
- Never use smokeless powder in a muzzleloader
