Well, you and I might assume so, but the manufacturer, Bearman, has stated in their manuals not to dry fire.
Then again, there is some information on line, in a products liability action, that purports that Cobra sold their business to Bearman to shield assets, and the same person who owned Cobra owns Bearman.
Now, according to Bearman Industries’ website,
“Bearman Industries has sold the intellectual property and the rights to the Big Bore and Classic Derringer to Old West Firearms, a subsidiary of High Mountain Defense.”
So, these derringers are now on their fourth manufacturer, Davis, Cobra, Bearman, Old West, with their origins possibly Raven Arms. Is there anyone that was involved with designing, making and testing these derringers available with any real technical knowledge to provide any answers to safety questions. Seems to me that ensuring that manufacturers make guns that operate safely is what the ATF should be spending more of their time on.