Hot guns do not get put in storage. Ever.
They do not get stacked.
They do not get racked.
Pulling a trigger and dropping the hammer are done for more than just an administrative step, they are an integral part of determining if the rifle is functioning correctly. BY THE NUMBERS means no step is missed.
It is by far NOT done just to see if the chamber is clear. That was done visually.
And step one is attempt to place the rifle on SAFE.
