Traditions Vortek StrikerFire - Manual (Page 14)

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NEVER PRIME YOUR MUZZLELOADING FIREARM UNTILYOU
ARE READY TO FIRE IT.
Your muzzleloader should remain unprimed
until the instant before firing. After you prime the firearm, your full
attention should be on the target and firing of the firearm.
NEVER PASS A CHARGED MUZZLELOADING FIREARM TO
ANOTHER PERSON.
Once charged, a muzzleloading firearm requires
your complete attention. Never charge the firearm and then hand it to
another shooter. You should also never shoot a muzzleloading firearm
that was charged by someone else. Only the person who actually
performed the loading knows whether the firearm has been charged
properly and should fire it.
BEFORE YOU ACCEPT A MUZZLELOADING FIREARM FROM
SOMEONE, CONFIRM FOR YOURSELF THAT IT IS UNPRIMED
AND UNCHARGED.
Treat all firearms as if they are loaded and will
fire.
NEVER CHARGE YOUR MUZZLELOADER DIRECTLY FROM A
CAN, HORN OR FLASK.
A spark from a previous firing may ignite the
stream of powder being poured into the firearm and cause the
container to explode. The explosion of a powder can, horn or flask may
cause serious injury and/or death to the shooter or bystanders and
damage to property. Use a separate pre-calibrated measuring device
containing small quantities of powder to charge your firearm. Keep the
muzzle directed away from your face and body when loading.
WHILE SHOOTING ALWAYS KEEP SUPPLIES OF POWDER,
PRIMERS AND CAPS WELL AWAY FROM YOUR FIRING
POSITION OR SHOOTING BENCH.
A powder horn, flask, can of
powder, or quantity of primers or caps can ignite with deadly force if
exposed to sparks or intense heat. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for safe handling and storage of powder, primers, or caps.
Keep unused powder, primers, or caps well away from firearms that
are being discharged. Sparks
from the discharge of a muzzleloading
firearm may cause the unused supply of powder, primers, or caps to
ignite causing
serious injury and/or death to the shooter or bystanders
and damage to property.
WARNING: NEVER RELY ON MECHANICAL FEATURES ALONE.
MECHANICAL FEATURES CAN FAIL AND SHOULD NEVER BE
EXCLUSIVELY RELIED UPON. ONLY YOUR CONSTANT SAFE
FIREARM HANDLING WILL ENSURE THE SAFE USE OF YOUR
FIREARM.
You must follow these procedures every time a firearm leaves your
hand, is cleaned, handed to you or another person, transported or
stored.