Yes, relying on the safety and keeping a lane clear to pull it up in. Pull from the stock so even if it somehow fired (what would cause that?) the force would be toward the ground. Have done it hundreds of times with no issue. Also lower it the same way.
Also, I have cocked mine many times in the stand with no issues. Put the stirrup on the stand, cocking rope on and just stand up. Yes it makes noise but this is always after a shot, so the little noise is not really an issue.
Good to know, thanks
