[RC one]

two things to remember:
1.) all gund are loaded unless you have physically checked and verified otherwise
2.) never pick up a gun without checking to see if it is loaded and that definitely includes a chamber check for semi-autos.

You’re a new gun owner. I know old timers that have had accidental discharges for failing to remember these rules. One of them put a 7.62 nato round through every wall of his house and 4 layers of bathtub because he forgot to check the chamber on an FN-FAL.

[iceskater]

Thanks for the reminder.

[Hot Tabasco]

I know old timers that have had accidental discharges for failing to remember these rules

I was raised by a cop on gun rules and know them front to back. But accidents will happen........

I had a friend and his nephew (the gun expert) over to evaluate my collection. I automatically pulled back the slide on one semi-auto to inspect for any rounds in the barrel, seeing it empty, I let it go then ejected the magazine before handing the gun to my friend.

Fortunately my friend instinctively pulled the slide back to inspect for any round in the chamber and guess what, there was one there. When I released the slide it automatically injected a round into the chamber prior to me removing the magazine........The magazine should have been removed first!!!

I still shudder whenever I think of that moment.......

[Grizzled Bear]

1.) all gund are loaded unless you have physically checked and verified otherwise

2.) never pick up a gun without checking to see if it is loaded and that definitely includes a chamber check for semi-autos.

Never point your weapon at something you don't want to destroy.

Be aware of what's behind your target. Over penetration happens.

Resist the urge to pistol whip idiots. You'll mar the finish.