el Godfather
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Dear THR:
I always carry my handgun on person with loaded chamber. This is the way I recommend to those who seek my advice since it is very unlikely that in case I have to resort to the use of weapon, I will be given the opportunity to rack the slide.
However, today my friend who carries a CZ PCR had a negligent discharge of his weapon in the drawing room. He had come in the house and felt it comforting to remove the weapon from his body. At which point he wanted to clear the chamber by racking slide and squeezing the trigger while pointing the gun in the safe direction. He was, however, negligent in removing the magazine before racking the slide. Needless to say he had a negligent discharge. For a while he was stunned when I immediately told him to remove the magazine and clear the chamber before pulling the trigger again- which it seemed like he might have done in sheer confusion.
My question is on his behalf- how to practice to avoid this sort of incident. Or perhaps what sort of protocol to adopt to avoid this from happening again?
I will appreciate all the advices and personal experiences.
My friend is also a member here. If he feels comfortable he may also ask more direct advice or answer any queries.
Thank you
I always carry my handgun on person with loaded chamber. This is the way I recommend to those who seek my advice since it is very unlikely that in case I have to resort to the use of weapon, I will be given the opportunity to rack the slide.
However, today my friend who carries a CZ PCR had a negligent discharge of his weapon in the drawing room. He had come in the house and felt it comforting to remove the weapon from his body. At which point he wanted to clear the chamber by racking slide and squeezing the trigger while pointing the gun in the safe direction. He was, however, negligent in removing the magazine before racking the slide. Needless to say he had a negligent discharge. For a while he was stunned when I immediately told him to remove the magazine and clear the chamber before pulling the trigger again- which it seemed like he might have done in sheer confusion.
My question is on his behalf- how to practice to avoid this sort of incident. Or perhaps what sort of protocol to adopt to avoid this from happening again?
I will appreciate all the advices and personal experiences.
My friend is also a member here. If he feels comfortable he may also ask more direct advice or answer any queries.
Thank you