lowering hammers

[1911Tuner]

*sigh*

And it seems to keep coming back to game regs and/or carry conditions when the topic question was...and is...whether or not it's safe to lower the hammer on any exposed hammer weapon.

I guess it's a natural progression to this question and threads dealing with it...but games and carry and "what if you drop it" have nothing to do with the question.

So...carry on, lads. I'm out.

 

[EddieNFL]

I don't have a problem with the decocking, provided the shooter demonstrates an acceptable skill level. I'm more concerned with a shooter cocking as he is drawing. A DA first shot solves the problem.

 

[1911Tuner]

I'm more concerned with a shooter cocking as he is drawing.

And that's another one of those "Gotta know how" things...like lowering the hammer and pinch-checking the piece to determine its condition. If ya know how, you won't have a problem. If ya don't...you probably will at some point.

No loaded gun can ever be completely safe. It's we who are safe...or not. That's why the 4 rules are layered in order to provide a system of checks and balances for those brainfart moments that we all have.

1. When you see a gun, assume that it's loaded, and even when you have determined that it's not...handle it like it is.

2. Pulling the trigger trumps every mechanical safety device ever created. If you pull the trgger, you must expect and be prepared for the gun to fire...and you are responsible for firing it...whether you meant to fire it or not.

3. Don't point it at anything that you're not willing to kill or destroy, so that if the first two rules are violated, the only injury will be to your pride. Your pride will heal. Your leg may not.

4. Be sure of what is behind your target so that when you make the conscious decision to fire the gun...nothing will be struck that's of any consequence.

Checks and balances.

Bottom line:

It's a gun. It's not safe.

 

[EddieNFL]

And that's another one of those "Gotta know how" things...like lowering the hammer and pinch-checking the piece to determine its condition. If ya know how, you won't have a problem. If ya don't...you probably will at some point.

Don't disagree with that at all. If I felt the need to carry C2, I could and would comfortably do so. My issue is with the range setting. Unless I personally know a shooter, I have no idea of his capabilities, therefore, no one shoots a match from C2 (using a 1911 or similar type). Same reason cross-draw and shoulder holsters are prohibited. What a guy does on the street is between him and the lawyers.

 

[1911Tuner]

My issue is with the range setting. Unless I personally know a shooter, I have no idea of his capabilities, therefore, no one shoots a match from C2 (using a 1911 or similar type).

heh heh heh heh.

I swear! Some days, it's like I'm holdin' up cue cards.

heh heh heh

 

[EddieNFL]

I swear! Some days, it's like I'm holdin' up cue cards.

Get with the times. Use a teleprompter.

 

[AKElroy]

Bottom line:

It's a gun. It's not safe.
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For my part in this lively thread, 1911Tuner has the last word.

 

[EddieNFL]

Bottom line:

It's a gun. It's not safe.

I disagree. Most inanimate objects are completely safe if left alone. The danger comes when someone without proper skills tries to operate, and in some cases, work on these objects.