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Step one of clearing the M16/M4 rifle is to attempt to place the weapon on SAFE. ALWAYS!
Whatever happens during that step should speak volumes.


"Press check" an AR platform?

Hammer down on a cleared chamber is the statistically proven safest storage procedure proven by the US Gov't.
It is built into the Manual of Arms, and follows every Inspection Arms (Ready, Order, Arms) and Function Check.
A trigger can NOT be tripped with the hammer down.

Safety "On SAFE" means the hammer is cocked. NOTHING gets storage with a cocked hammer. Nothing.


Carry hot? Chamber hot, safety ON.

Carry cleared, Magazine or no magazine, chamber clear, hammer down.