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Gun Control & RKBA

ileus

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5. Never clear the chamber by pulling the trigger....

Reply to Jesus Malverde (Original post)

Wed Dec 11, 2013, 06:41 PM

Dec 2013

I highly recommend racking the slide and using your eyes, and poke your finger in the chamber to verify a safe condition.

Never rely on a chamber loaded indicator either.

Always remember never point a firearm at something you don't intend to destroy.

Safety first and carry on my friends.

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Never clear the chamber by pulling the trigger.... ileus Dec 2013 #5

What an idiot. Who points a gun at someone and pulls the trigger? Dash87 Dec 2013 #7