Hammer down isn’t statistically proven for anything.
Sure it is.
Never has there been a ND/AD when the hammer was down on an empty chamber.
It is impossible.
Whatever current unit SOP is in their arms room is beyond my knowledge, as my experience ended quite a few years ago. But there is NO arguing with the FM regarding the Manual of Arms, Inspection Arms, Order Arms, Carry Arms, Function Check and where the hammer is after those steps are performed BY THE NUMBERS.
Maybe it is not part of Basic, Advanced or the NCO Academy anymore, but it dang sure was in my day.
Things do change, not always for the better. Safety is still an individual mandate.
Thanks for your service to our country!
