In a message dated 11/15/98 9:49:28 PM Pacific Standard Time, llsi@texas.net writes: << While on the subject of black powder, does anyone have firm safety rules for loading and firing a swivel gun? With and without a projectile? >> YEAH, THERE ARE 2 RULES: RULE 1. SWIVEL IT THE OTHER WAY...... <GGG> RULE 2. SEE RULE 1. yhs, SHOOTZ HIMSELF (a voice of experience)