[Vision]

Here's a question I need answered. Is there such a thing as a hangfire? If I shoot a firearm and it doesn't go off, should I remain still until the round goes of, or just move onto the next cartridge?

[castle05]

You might check your owner's manual,or talk to the Range Safety Officer at your range. Generally, you should keep that firearm pointed downrange for at least 30 seconds (preferably a minute) before clearing that round.

[niteowl77]

Yep, as castle05 said, wait a bit, then clear the round. Leave the gun pointed downrange for an interval (a minute is good advice), and then get the offender out of the gun. Some guns are a lot easier to quickly and safely dump a dud out of than others!

I get hangfires with rimfires once in a blue moon, but haven't had a factory centerfire hang for years.