Muzzleloading Safety Muzzleloading Safety Do's and Don'ts Important Cautions for the Muzzleloader DO Read and understand your instruction manual. If you didn't get one with your muzzleloader, order one from the manufacturer. They will send you one for free.
Many companies now have a web site and online manuals are common.
DO Seek instruction from a qualified instructor. Your shooting club can help you. Pre-1840's style round lensed safety glasses are available from several suppliers. DO Use genuine black powder of the proper size granulation or a black powder substitute such as Pyrodex or Clear Shot only. DO Treat a misfire or failure to fire as though the gun can fire at any second.