hugsmindy
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- Feb 11, 2013
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Just curious....how many people keep a round chambered in their concealed carry weapon that does not have a safety? How many feel this is too dangerous?
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ProShooter
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You must keep a round in the chamber. To do anything less is foolish.
SRD
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What CCW weapons don't have a safety,per se? Just curious.
hugsmindy
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- Feb 11, 2013
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Neither my Ruger LCp or my Glock 26 have safeties. I've always carried it (of course not in the lovely state of MD
) with a round in the chamber, but a friend wanted to debate the safety issues of that with me. So, I was just curious how many do and how many don't.
Why would having a round chambered be unsafe (with our without a 'safety')?
If you are concealed carrying, it would be assumed that it's for some sort of protection, yes? Having to draw and chamber a round safely while trying to engage an imminent threat is far less 'safe' than drawing a weapon with a round chambered.
hugsmindy
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- Feb 11, 2013
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Agreed...the argument was that you could fire the gun unintentionally as you were un-holstering it. I disagreed and demonstrated my Flashbang Bra/Ruger draw....no finger near the trigger at all.
I carry with first round chambered.
The mindset is if you are carrying, you will be using it to protect yourself or others, not for shows or scare off someone. A split second decision to draw your firearm, adding time to chamber can be give opportunity to your attacker.
If you are just starting to carry and worry about this, it is ok to practice carry without 1 in chamber, but you need to get comfortable and start CC loaded asap.
The mindset is if you are carrying, you will be using it to protect yourself or others, not for shows or scare off someone. A split second decision to draw your firearm, adding time to chamber can be give opportunity to your attacker.
If you are just starting to carry and worry about this, it is ok to practice carry without 1 in chamber, but you need to get comfortable and start CC loaded asap.
SRD
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Trbo6gn
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If you don't feel comfortable or confident enough to carry with a round in the chamber...I'd argue that you probably shouldn't be carrying in the first place.
yellowsled
Retired C&R Addict
yep. I have a round in the tube on both my carry guns
oldsarge
Old & Crusty
This was discussed in this thread a few years ago. http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=69394
I feel that if you are going to carry a firearm, either concealed or open, it should be ready to use when drawn. The time you loose "readying" your weapon after you draw could cost you your life. All standard current law enforcement training teaches that your duty carry must be duty loaded with one in the chamber and a full mag inserted and all safety's off if the weapon has them. It is also stipulated that duty weapons must be carried in an approved holster with the trigger guard covered.
I feel that if you are going to carry a firearm, either concealed or open, it should be ready to use when drawn. The time you loose "readying" your weapon after you draw could cost you your life. All standard current law enforcement training teaches that your duty carry must be duty loaded with one in the chamber and a full mag inserted and all safety's off if the weapon has them. It is also stipulated that duty weapons must be carried in an approved holster with the trigger guard covered.
ProShooter
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Your Glock has 3 mechanical safeties that all disengage when you pull the trigger.
http://us.glock.com/technology/safe-action
MikeTF
Ultimate Member
The most important 'safety' is your holster. Properly holster your handgun and carry with one in the chamber at all times.
ProShooter
Ultimate Member
Actually, your most important safety is your brain - be smarter than your gun.
The key is to carry the gun in a proper holster. That holster should retain the gun and securely cover the trigger guard.
I will add that anyone that carries should practice/train as they would fight. If you are not comfortable with a loaded chamber then you need to be very proficient with racking the slide during the draw.
I will add that anyone that carries should practice/train as they would fight. If you are not comfortable with a loaded chamber then you need to be very proficient with racking the slide during the draw.
MikeTF
Ultimate Member
You couldn't be more right! I stand corrected.
Biggfoot44
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- Aug 2, 2009
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Almost Old Sarge. It's not universal to carry with safety disengaged if so equiped. Some agencies leave to Ofc choice , and some recomend safety on. But as most of the popular service pistols aren't so equipped , it is largely moot.
And to the origional question , if it's on your body , it needs to be loaded.
And to the origional question , if it's on your body , it needs to be loaded.
Neither my Ruger LCp or my Glock 26 have safeties. I've always carried it (of course not in the lovely state of MD
I do not like external safeties and tend not to buy handguns that have them. I always carry with one in the chamber. I safety is my brain. Don't finger the trigger and the gun won't go bang.
vinjet700
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Sorta defeats the purpose if you don't.... WAIT, WAIT, WAIT.... I gotta load this thing....
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