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Gun Control & RKBA

Eleanors38

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6. I always keep my revolver fully loaded, hammer down at 12 c'clock...

Reply to safeinOhio (Reply #1)

Sun Nov 1, 2015, 02:46 PM

Nov 2015

As with most all modern-era double action revolvers, it has an "action bar" which prevents the hammer from impinging on the firing pin located in the recoil shield. Some old-timers called this the "hammer the hammer" safety. It's been around for generations.

This story is old anti-gun agitprop. Really, how many certified instructors give advice which ignores safe storage in the home?

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Officer Told Concealed Carry Handgun Class To Store Loaded Guns Under Beds, Professor Claims [View all] SecularMotion Nov 2015 OP

At the very least, a law against safeinOhio Nov 2015 #1

It seems better regulation of firearms instructors is also needed. SecularMotion Nov 2015 #2

I've told this true story before.... safeinOhio Nov 2015 #3

Lots of handguns Lulu Belle Nov 2015 #4

I always keep my revolver fully loaded, hammer down at 12 c'clock... Eleanors38 Nov 2015 #6

"How many certified instructors give advice which ignores safe storage in the home?" SecularMotion Nov 2015 #8

Well, hop to it in the Activist Department. Eleanors38 Nov 2015 #9

that is true of old school single actions, gejohnston Nov 2015 #7

SecMo, where is your quality control? Kang Colby Nov 2015 #5

That lot has been reduced to the use of makeweights lately friendly_iconoclast Nov 2015 #10