You don't press check to make sure your weapon is loaded, it's done to ensure you have a round in full battery and the weapon is in a condition that will fire when needed.tbryanh wrote:I understand the value of unloading when disarming, but weighed against the increased possibility of an accidental discharge, leaving the gun loaded wins out for me.Agoraphobic Penguin wrote:Whenever I have to disarm myself, I leave the gun in a lockbox with cable attached to my car seat frame and hidde from view. I also take the mags and clear the chambers so if stolen it won't be able to be fired immediately.
I am also one of those who is against press checking to see if your weapon is loaded.
I believe the safest way to handle a semi auto pistol is to load it and leave it alone.
There is no danger in a properly performed press check, but the amount of danger in having a FTS/FTF condition if the immediate need for your weapon arises is quite high.