That is 50/50, some people agree but some people disagree.
Safety is a good reason, but also as the evidence in the video shows, racking the bullet will make a big difference in the perception of the enemy. Brandishing, as we can see here, is a good way to deter a threat.
I personally would carry with a round in the chamber, but I understand why some would not.
Yes there is. It's called a negligent discharge, and it can quickly make a bad situation worse. It takes a second to rack a slide and chamber a round. You can do it while lining up your shot with enough practice.
You can't have a negligent discharge if you keep your booger finger off the bang switch until you're ready to release the terminal-lead-poisoning injection. I carry a loaded Glock chambered and ready to go every day. Never had an issue with it accidentally going off.
Here's why you should carry with a round in the chamber.
I get your point, but it's a risk I am willing to take over an accidental discharge. Also, I live in the middle of nowhere 99% white town. I don't have much to worry about in that sense.
I have kids for one and I am forgetful sometimes and clumsy sometimes too. My wife calls me the bandaid man because every time I do any kind of project I end up slicing a part of my body or getting burnt on something.
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ketoll ago
She didn't understand "Get out of my way."
She didn't understand "Leave me alone."
She didn't understand "Stop blocking my car from leaving."
But she understood loud and clear the sound of a bullet being chambered into that handgun.
Some people don't understand anything other than physical threats. You can't reason with a violent instigator.
NakedWarrior ago
You should already have a round in the pipe tho.
CHeritageP ago
That is 50/50, some people agree but some people disagree.
Safety is a good reason, but also as the evidence in the video shows, racking the bullet will make a big difference in the perception of the enemy. Brandishing, as we can see here, is a good way to deter a threat.
I personally would carry with a round in the chamber, but I understand why some would not.
Tuftedtitmouse ago
I don't have my ccp but if I did I would probably not have a round chambered for safety reasons, but I can totally see the argument for doing so.
itsALWAYStheBANKERS ago
Theres nothing as dangerous as an unloaded defensive firearm.
iamabrokenbanjo ago
Yes there is. It's called a negligent discharge, and it can quickly make a bad situation worse. It takes a second to rack a slide and chamber a round. You can do it while lining up your shot with enough practice.
fuck_reddits_feefees ago
You can't have a negligent discharge if you keep your booger finger off the bang switch until you're ready to release the terminal-lead-poisoning injection. I carry a loaded Glock chambered and ready to go every day. Never had an issue with it accidentally going off.
Here's why you should carry with a round in the chamber.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVPiic-ELoM
Tuftedtitmouse ago
I get your point, but it's a risk I am willing to take over an accidental discharge. Also, I live in the middle of nowhere 99% white town. I don't have much to worry about in that sense.
itsALWAYStheBANKERS ago
No accidentally just negligence
Tuftedtitmouse ago
You can absolutely accidentally discharge a gun without being negligent. It happens, we are humans.
itsALWAYStheBANKERS ago
No. There is only negligence
Tuftedtitmouse ago
So you don't believe in accidents at all? Any accident, of any kind is negligence?
CHeritageP ago
exactly my stance
Tuftedtitmouse ago
I have kids for one and I am forgetful sometimes and clumsy sometimes too. My wife calls me the bandaid man because every time I do any kind of project I end up slicing a part of my body or getting burnt on something.