Ruger Model 77/50

5. BE SURE OF YOURTARGET BEFORE YOUSHOOT.Don’t shoot unless you knowexactly where your bullet is goingto strike. Be sure of the bulletstop behind your target, evenwhen dry-firing with an unloadedgun. If you are in the fieldhunting, do not fire at amovement or noise. Take the timeto be absolutely certain of yourtarget before you pull the trigger.6. WEAR SHOOTINGGLASSES AND HEARINGPROTECTORS WHENYOU SHOOT.All shooters should wearprotective shooting glasses andadequate hearing protectors whenshooting. Exposure to shootingnoise can damage hearing, andadequate eye protection whenshooting is essential. Bits ofmetal percussion cap and hotpowder gasses are ejected inmany directions when firing anypercussion muzzleloader.7. NEVER CLIMB A TREEOR FENCE WITH ALOADED FIREARM.Put the firearm down carefullybefore climbing a fence, andremove the cap or unload it beforeclimbing or descending a tree orjumping over a ditch or otherobstruction. Never pull or push aloaded firearm toward yourself oranother person. When in doubt, orwhenever you are about to doanything awkward, remove the capor unload your gun!45