Hunters Participating in Primitive Weapons Deer Season Should Review Safety Features

By Duncan Johnson

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. –-(Ammoland.com)- Hunters getting ready for the opening day of primitive weapons deer hunting season, Oct. 15, should first review safety information.

“Primitive weapons, such as muzzleloaders, have specific safety use rules beyond general firearms safety that should be reviewed before heading to the woods,” said Jennifer Pittman, WRD’s Hunting and Shooting Education Supervisor.

Following are recommendations to ensure a safe experience:

• Never smoke in the proximity of a muzzleloader.
• Use an intermediate device, such as a measure, to pour powder into a barrel.
• Keep flask and powder containers away from flames and sparks to prevent an accidental explosion.
• Use only powders specific to each muzzleloader and recommended by that firearms manufacturer.
• Place percussion cap on nipple only when ready to shoot.
• The gun is safely unloaded only after removing the bullet, powder and percussion cap. If using a flintlock muzzleloader, remove the bullet and powder, and un-prime the flash pan.
• Use the recommended loading materials, the correct powder charge, the right diameter and weight bullet and the correct lead material.
• Never use plastic (poly) patches. These are different from sabots.
• Treat a misfire as though the gun could fire at any moment.
• Make sure the …Read the Rest

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