Traditions Vortek Ultralight - Manual (Page 5)

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II. GENERAL SAFETY RULES
warning!
This muzzleloader, like other firearms,
is potentially a lethal weapon that can cause
serious injury, death or damage to property
if handled improperly.
Firearms safety is YOUR responsibility!
There is no such thing as a “safe” or
“foolproof” firearm, as firearms, by their very
nature, are inherently dangerous.
Handling your Traditions firearm safely
depends on YOU! Handled safely, your
firearm will give years of shooting enjoyment.
Handle it carelessly, and YOu will put yourself
and everyone around you in danger of
serious injury or death. Safety must be the
first, foremost and constant consideration
of everyone who handles a firearm. When
handling a firearm, you cannot guess, you
cannot forget, you cannot allow yourself
even a momentary lapse of attention or good
judgment, or irreversible tragedy may result.
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I. ThE SPORT OF MUzzLELOAdING
More and more sportsmen have discovered the challenges and
enjoyment of muzzleloading in the past years. For both hunting
and target shooting, muzzleloading guns have helped a modern
generation recapture and enjoy an important aspect of our
nation’s sporting past.
Traditions Muzzleloaders are firearms that represent the
latest developments in this unique part of the shooting sports.
They are manufactured to modern standards for safe and
enjoyable shooting.
This booklet is intended as a basic guide for the proper
maintenance, loading and shooting of Traditions muzzleloaders,
and it offers important rules and precautions for safe handling
and shooting of this type of firearm. In addition to this booklet,
it is recommended that the novice obtain further information
and instruction before firing a muzzleloader.
Sources for this help include:
1. National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association
2. National Rifle Association
3. Your town clerk, local sporting goods dealer, state
DeP or conservation department
4. Contact your local muzzleloader or hunting club.