[sam_paine]

When I was in high school, every boy had his loaded rifle in the rack of his truck .... Hope you all had your rifle's on safety.I would always unload before securing a gun. I can't imagine the guilt this man will live with..

Oh for crying out loud. There's a difference between "loaded" in a magazine and having a round chambered.

Keep it loaded but always clear the chamber. Keep the bolt/action open if you like. It's not that difficult.

[Salamander]

Thanks Sam.

I was wondering how I ever survived my youth for a minute, there.

[editor-surveyor]

If you open the bolt with a loaded mag in the receiver, a cartridge will be pushed in.