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Heh - stupid kids. Just found the following (I have 870’s):

“There are several shotguns that are considered drop safe, meaning they have safety mechanisms in place to prevent accidental discharges when dropped. Some examples of drop-safe shotguns include the Remington 870, Mossberg 500, and Benelli Nova. These shotguns typically have features like firing pin blocks or disconnectors that prevent the gun from firing unless the trigger is intentionally pulled.”

The same site said that other models, especially older firearms, may not be technically drop safe.

Thanks for making me look it up!

Your welcome. Of course I only heard or read about the 870 after losing it overboard. When the boat went bottoms up on Lake Takamegones, we all lost our hunting and protective weapons, including my P226 by some German company and the old Colt .38 revolver my Father left to me.

Now all I have is a non-expandable PR-24 from Shore Patrol days and a baseball bat. Guess I won't be much use in the next war. Oh, and I'm 73 and can barely make up the stairs. Plus I drink and smoke. Good luck to you younger guys who still have a pair and looking at a bleak America.