Black Powder Safety Rules

1.Know how to use your rifle properly before entering a shooting match or giving a demonstration.

2. Never use live ammunition when using your rifle in a skit.

3. Never keep a loaded firearm in camp.

4. LOAD your firearm at the FIRING LINE ONLY.

5. All powder horns must be capped or closed before firing your rifle.

6. During a shooting match, OBEY the RANGE OFFICER!

7. The muzzle of the rifle must be kept in the direction of the target or in the air until fired.

8. EYE and EAR PROTECTION must be worn while at the firing line.

9. A safety shield must be worn when a flintlock is fired while standing side by side another shooter.

10. A muzzle-loading rifle is A DEADLY WEAPON TREAT IT AS SUCH !!