Originally Posted by Formidilosus
Originally Posted by boatanchor

Not that simple with AR's , I always store mine with hammer dropped, no magazine. First thing when I pick it up pull bolt back visually and physically inspect chamber,
Never use the safety unless round in chamber and I am on the move.



Now the problem is use of the safety is NOT a part of your sub-conscious gunhandling. It is a conscious act, and done enough times with enough stress and/or distraction there will be a time where you forget, and now you are running around with a rifle that is loaded and off safe.


I can honestly say that I have never had this happen, on the other hand I have had a few times when I have pulled the trigger on a coyote and my safety was ON