Know your blackpowder firearms (cont.)
Safety
The safety on most muzzleloaders with an exposed hammer is when it is set to half-cock. Some muzzleloaders may also have a push button safety.
![Safety on a muzzleloader](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/4646/attachments/original/HEX-safety-muzzleloader.jpg?1595615344)
Stock
The stock supports the action and the barrel of a firearm and also helps absorb the recoil.
![Stock of a muzzleloader](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/4655/attachments/original/HEX-stock-muzzleloader.jpg?1595615345)
Trigger
The trigger is depressed to begin the firing process.
![Action release on a muzzleloader](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/4659/attachments/original/HEX-action-release-muzzleloader.jpg?1595615345)