Nanook
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While shooting a Bullseye match in the cold with M9/92FS, I had a whoopsie. The command to load had been given and due to the larger grip size and some wrist/hand problems, I normally hold the pistol just over the bench and pointed downrange towards my target. My standard practice during this type of shooting ONLY is to pull and hold the trigger back, insert the mag, then drop the slide. (Great for finely tuned match 1911s that may be getting worn as well.) When the fire command is given for 50yd strings or the 25yd target turns, I put the sights where they need to be, ease the trigger forward to reset and ease it towards me to fire. Keep the sights aligned and push the muzzle back towards the X ring, reset trigger, rinse, repeat. Problem was it was pretty f'ing cold and things weren't normal. Load the mag on command, drop the slide, shake the hand a few seconds later and fling a bullet downrange. Nothing hurt/damaged but I did throw away a possible 10 points and didn't pick up a 'leg' medal that match.
A few years earlier in a facility that kept Marines on their posts 24/7, they have a bunkroom/lounge/armory that shared a wall with my former workspace. That night's Jarhead duty section was having refresher training on rapid presentation and firing of their pistols. They had made the area clear and safe with no live ammo in the immediate area, mags, or weapon - and was verified by multiple folks before they started. No problem, right? After the training was completed, which included multiple rapid draw - on target - on trigger - bang bang - assess cycles, the folks heading out for the next watch equipped up at the armory. Standard procedure is Condition 1 sidearms in holsters. After kitting up, they were inspected on their way out of their spaces when one of the newer guys asked a question on the procedure. The Marine that gave the training said something like "it goes just like this" as he drew, aimed, and fired through the wall into my space. Fortunately, he realized the problem and didn't fire twice and even more fortunately, the technician had walked away from the workbench a few minutes earlier. The bullet came through the wall, pierced a stainless steel sheet that protected the sheetrock from our stuff, and came to a stop in the equipment frame they guy was working on.
I highly, highly recommend that one room in your house be kept clear of live ammo at all times. That is where the maintenance, trigger work, dry firing, etc ought to be done.
A few years earlier in a facility that kept Marines on their posts 24/7, they have a bunkroom/lounge/armory that shared a wall with my former workspace. That night's Jarhead duty section was having refresher training on rapid presentation and firing of their pistols. They had made the area clear and safe with no live ammo in the immediate area, mags, or weapon - and was verified by multiple folks before they started. No problem, right? After the training was completed, which included multiple rapid draw - on target - on trigger - bang bang - assess cycles, the folks heading out for the next watch equipped up at the armory. Standard procedure is Condition 1 sidearms in holsters. After kitting up, they were inspected on their way out of their spaces when one of the newer guys asked a question on the procedure. The Marine that gave the training said something like "it goes just like this" as he drew, aimed, and fired through the wall into my space. Fortunately, he realized the problem and didn't fire twice and even more fortunately, the technician had walked away from the workbench a few minutes earlier. The bullet came through the wall, pierced a stainless steel sheet that protected the sheetrock from our stuff, and came to a stop in the equipment frame they guy was working on.
I highly, highly recommend that one room in your house be kept clear of live ammo at all times. That is where the maintenance, trigger work, dry firing, etc ought to be done.