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by Darth_Dad
Tue Jul 06, 2010 1:12 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Do you carry with a round loaded in the Chamber?
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Re: Do you carry with a round loaded in the Chamber?

I keep my guns in two conditions: loaded (round in chamber) in a holster with the safety off or loaded (round in chamber) unholstered with the safety on. I carry everywhere its legal and when I carry there is a round in the chamber with the safety off. I choose my guns such that I feel safe carrying them in that condition. My holsters have excellent retention of the gun and the gun won't fire if the hammer strikes the ground. For some (i.e. Bersa UC 45) the safety drops the hammer, others (i.e. CZ-82) require it to be cocked to engage.

My HD shotgun has a shell cambered and the safety on. It has the big button safety so as I grip the gun the safety is disengaged. The sound of a shotgun racking is universally known and feared, but will you always have the time to rack it?

As with everything in life good habits requires practice. Bad habits come from complacency, meaning laziness, or ignorance. I perfrom lots of dry firing and slow draws to develop good habits and muscle memory.

"Wax on...Wax off.." Mr. Miyagi from Karate Kid.

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