Manual

Do not prime the firearm until you are actually ready to fire and you have

double checked to ensure that the striker handle is in the “cocked” posi-

tion, the thumb safety is engaged (fully rearward) and ramrod has been

removed from the bore. Thompson/Center does not recommend priming

the firearm until the instant before actual firing. Carrying a charged,

primed Fire Hawk can be dangerous. ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE IS A

CONSTANT HAZARD WHICH, IF IT OCCURS, CAN CAUSE INJURY

AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAM-

AGE TO PROPERTY. The only safe way to guard against an accidental

discharge is to carry your Fire Hawk unprimed, with the striker in the

“cocked” position and the thumb safety engaged (fully rearward).

WHEN YOU ARE READY TO FIRE YOUR Fire Hawk™, PRIME IT AS

SHOWN IN PHOTO “G” below.

PHOTO G

Priming Your T/C

Fire Hawk

™

Muzzleloader

With the striker in the “cocked” position and the safety engaged (fully

rearward) hold the Fire Hawk with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and

press the No.11 percussion cap down tightly onto the nipple. Slide the thumb

safety fully forward to disengage it

. The rifle is now ready to fire. RAISE

THE Fire Hawk™ AND FIRE THE SHOT!

Muzzle pointed

down range, keep

fingers away from

trigger. Use No.11

percussion cap and

press it firmly down

onto the nipple