Learning Opportunity

[eldirector]

Well, had myself a "learning opportunity" a little while ago, so I thought I'd share.

I friend finally got his LTCH, and was carrying the other day. We got to chatting, and he asked if I would like to see his new gun. Here were the steps as I recall:
- He pulled it from the holster
- dropped the mag (it is a semi-auto)
- cycled the action to clear the chamber, and caught the ejected round
- Released the slide and re-inserted the magazine
- Handed it to me
- I immediately (out of habit) started to pull back the slide to re-check the chamber (always loaded, until you check, right?)

We both let out a "Whoa!" at the same time. See where this was going? To check the chamber, I was going to pull the slide back.... on a full magazine.

So, next time I will drop the mag first. After thinking about this for a while, I realized that I keep my other semi-auto unloaded (no magazine) at home, and am used to picking it up, checking the chamber, THEN inserting the mag. Following my "routine" almost had me chambering a round.

So, a good learning opportunity.

BTW: I don't know the "proper" procedure, but the last time I handed my carry gun to someone it was cleared, locked back, and the mag in my other hand.

 

[shibumiseeker]

If I hand someone a gun it will have the magazine in my hand and the slide locked back. On rare occasion I've showed someone a gun in a box that had the magazine in it, but that's pretty rare.

I NEVER show someone a gun that is capable of having its loaded magazine inserted unless I am training them on gun safety. Doesn't matter if it's another gun friend I know to be safety conscious.

 

[bigus_D]

... but the last time I handed my carry gun to someone it was cleared, locked back, and the mag in my other hand.

^^^ This ^^^

 

[Bapak2ja]

If I hand someone a gun it will have the magazine in my hand and the slide locked back. On rare occasion I've showed someone a gun in a box that had the magazine in it, but that's pretty rare.

I NEVER show someone a gun that is capable of having its loaded magazine inserted unless I am training them on gun safety. Doesn't matter if it's another gun friend I know to be safety conscious.

Well said. Thanks for the help.

 

[JohnP82]

the only way I hand a gun to someone is unloaded with the slide locked back, no mag.

 

[rimfire_crazed]

the only way I hand a gun to someone is unloaded with the slide locked back, no mag.

*this*

Facepalm

 

[RomanDad]

I don't give people my carry gun.... Haven't you guys seen "Training Day"?

 

[451_Detonics]

larnin' are gud!

 

[rugerfan]

.

 

[Dawall]

I was present near 2 individuals that had a Para Ord 45. The firearm was unloaded and they were fitting the adjustable thumb break of a holster for cocked and locked. About 30 Min's later the owner started to readjust it again unnoticed by anyone and the gun went off with a 230 grain Black Talon. It bounced off the floor and went past my calf muscle and into the wall. I grabbed it and unloaded it. He learned a lesson that day and I was one of his professors. He went on to become a Police Officer.

 

[Mog]

- dropped the mag (it is a semi-auto)
- cycled the action to clear the chamber, and caught the ejected round
- Released the slide and re-inserted the magazine
- Handed it to me

Your friend is far more focused on showing off his dexterity than safety. I hope he learned a lesson!

Mag OUT, chamber cleared, slide locked back. And check it AGAIN when it's handed back.

 

[Vince49]

I was present near 2 individuals that had a Para Ord 45. The firearm was unloaded and they were fitting the adjustable thumb break of a holster for cocked and locked. About 30 Min's later the owner started to readjust it again unnoticed by anyone and the gun went off with a 230 grain Black Talon. It bounced off the floor and went past my calf muscle and into the wall. I grabbed it and unloaded it. He learned a lesson that day and I was one of his professors. He went on to become a Police Officer.

Bet he carries his bullet in his pocket too!

 

[96firephoenix]

cleared, locked back, and the mag in my other hand.

this is probably the best way in general