How do you store your HD pump shotgun?

[mc30707]

Remington 870 HD, empty, locked in the safe

G19 on night stand

 

[copaup]

Full mag, empty chamber, hammer down, safety on. 00 buck in the mag, 3 rounds buck and 2 rounds slug on the stock, just in case.

 

[Big Boomer]

alright, I am "shotgun dumb" what is the wisdom of six? Or 1 less than full mag capacity?

 

[proud2deviate]

It would allow you to stuff a slug (or other special shell,) in the tube and get it in the chamber quick, in case you need one on your first shot. It would also reduce the likelihood of your mag spring binding up and turning the gun into a single shot.

 

[brentfoto]

Full mag, no round in chamber, safety OFF, hammer cocked (action is locked). I don't want that forend moving or sliding down at any time.

Good compromise tactical vs. safe for ME- otherwise shotgun is leaning against wall and could slide and fall down. If it gets into the wrong hands, they may have a problem cycling the slide, unlike others who have trigger tripped.

Very quick to activate-just 'rack and roll', with the proviso that one must remember to press the Action Bar Lock in order to cycle the first cartridge. Then you can 'fire away' because safety is already OFF.

Also, and due to the necessity of pressing the Action Bar Lock in order to cycle the first round, one's finger is then conveniently located outside the trigger guard and you can then safely ambulate without fear of inadvertently pulling that trigger.