GolfAddict
Veteran Member
I can't believe I did this, but I did.
For background, when I use to hunt Muzzle Loader season, if I didn't get a deer that day I would always leave my gun loaded overnight (I'd remove the cap). I know a lot of people say they won't do that, a lot of others say it's fine, but I always did and never had a problem with it. I don't really want to start a pros/cons about that.
So, yesterday I got my muzzle loader out of the safe for the first time in probably close to 10 years. My daughter-in-law would like to try ML season this year and she is going to borrow mine. I'm giving her some basic education, and during the discussion I ran the rod down the barrel. I immediately realized that it was still loaded - I had never fired it, then cleaned it, before storing it away the last time. I know, I know...
I'm not looking for opinions on what an idiot I am. I am wondering what you would do in this situation. Should I just take it outside, put a cap on, and try shooting it? Is there any danger in doing that? Some other course of action you'd recommend?
I appreciate any advice/opinions.
For background, when I use to hunt Muzzle Loader season, if I didn't get a deer that day I would always leave my gun loaded overnight (I'd remove the cap). I know a lot of people say they won't do that, a lot of others say it's fine, but I always did and never had a problem with it. I don't really want to start a pros/cons about that.
So, yesterday I got my muzzle loader out of the safe for the first time in probably close to 10 years. My daughter-in-law would like to try ML season this year and she is going to borrow mine. I'm giving her some basic education, and during the discussion I ran the rod down the barrel. I immediately realized that it was still loaded - I had never fired it, then cleaned it, before storing it away the last time. I know, I know...
I'm not looking for opinions on what an idiot I am. I am wondering what you would do in this situation. Should I just take it outside, put a cap on, and try shooting it? Is there any danger in doing that? Some other course of action you'd recommend?
I appreciate any advice/opinions.