8.1 Chapter 8: Muzzleloading Firearms

Learning Objectives

• Identify and/or describe the two common types of muzzleloading firearms used for hunting.
• Explain the safety reasons for using only black powder and Pyrodex® in muzzleloading firearms.
• Describe and/or demonstrate how to tell if a muzzleloading firearm is loaded/unloaded.
• Explain the reason for using a powder measure to pour black powder/Pyrodex® into the barrel of a muzzleloading firearm.