[Hodar]

I would then suggest that the training change. Would you rather be in close proximity of gun that gets dropped with a chambered shell, or an empty chamber? An automatic pistol with an unchambered shell is safe, it is a club. It takes only a moment to chamber. You certainly wouldn't champion carrying a shotgun around with a chambered shell while driving, would you? It's illegal in the states I've lived in. I can't see the logic in making pistols the exception, as the range of a pistol's lethality is far greater than a shotguns.

[Eaker]

I would then suggest that the training change.

You are talking from a complete lack of training and experience and really should stop.

You have a fixation on dropped weapons. Quit dropping them and get some training.

Your suggestion to "change" training goes beyond the pale. You know nothing and propose that the experts change the way they do things, and have been doing them for years. Ridicules.

[flashbunny]

And also, it's not a shell, it's a round. A shell is an empty case. A round is a case / shell filled with a live primer, powerder, and a bullet. Learn the basics before you start to preach how people should behave.

[Atlas Sneezed]

"An automatic pistol with an unchambered shell is safe, it is a club. It takes only a moment to chamber."

Can you offer the support of one of the multitude of firearms experts who have published their advice on the subject, or are you just making this up?

[TC Rider]

Would you rather be in close proximity of gun that gets dropped with a chambered shell, or an empty chamber? An automatic pistol with an unchambered shell is safe, it is a club. It takes only a moment to chamber. You certainly wouldn't champion carrying a shotgun around with a chambered shell while driving, would you? It's illegal in the states I've lived in. I can't see the logic in making pistols the exception, as the range of a pistol's lethality is far greater than a shotguns.

Most new pistols on the market today have survived being tumbled in a cement mixer without going off. If you pack an old Single Action Army revolver, (or a mid century Ruger Blackhawk), it will likely go off when dropped, with the hammer down.

Most modern revolvers now have a transfer bar to prevent that.

You are welcome to carry your weapon any way you like. Why not completely empty with the magazine out. It'll only take another 'moment' to top it off.

I'm unwilling to give a potential assailant another 'moment' to pop me while I'm stroking a slide.

What if your assailant gets in the first shot and nails your strong arm? Are prepared to rack your slide with one hand?

The cop screwed up, big time. You may wish to update your tactical skills.