Traditions Turkey Pro Shotgun - Manual (Page 10)

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12. Always be mindful of where the safety lever is set and routinely
verify its setting. Never solely rely on any firearm's safety. It is
prudent to always treat every gun as if it were loaded and ready to
fire. A firearm's safety is a mechanical device which can fail.
13. Always disable your muzzleloader by carefully removing the
percussion cap or primer and unloading the barrel when immediate
shooting is not planned.
14. Never install a percussion cap or primer on the nipple before the gun
is loaded. When loaded, a bump or unintentional pressure could
result in the discharge of the firearm resulting in a serious accident.
15. Never leave a loaded firearm unattended.
16. Never climb, jump or move abruptly while carrying any loaded
firearm.
17. Never transport a loaded firearm nor shoot one from within a vehicle.
18. Always store the powder, gun and percussion caps or primers in
separate locked places. Always keep all firearms and ammunition
components secured and separate away from children. Never store a
loaded gun.
19. In the event of a misfire, assume the gun could fire at any moment.
Keep gun pointed down range with the bolt closed. Wait at least one
minute before recapping, repriming, or removing the load from the
barrel.
20. Never load a muzzleloading firearm indoors. Only load your firearm
in a location where it is safe to shoot.
21. Be certain that anyone firing this muzzleloader understands and is
willing to follow the instructions and precautions in this manual and
the fundamentals of safe firearm handling.
22. Always make certain that the safety is fully set in the most rearward
"Safe" (S) position when installing percussion caps or primers.
23. Never shoot at a hard, flat surface or the surface of water.
24. Make sure you have a safe and secure backstop of proper thickness
and density necessary to capture the projectiles. Take time now to
acquaint yourself with your new Traditions
Muzzleloader. If you have any questions regarding your muzzleloader
after reviewing this information, please contact theTraditions Customer
Service Department for assistance. 1-800-526-9556