All guns are always loaded. I don't care if you just saw me drop the clip and clear the chamber with your own two eyes, if I then hand you that gun, for all intents and purposes I have handed you a loaded gun.karl_311 wrote:After reading about some of the home invasion stories I decided to keep my new 1911 cocked and locked with the safety on in my bedside safe. Maybe it's because this is my first firearm but I came to a sudden realization: this is the real deal, a man-killing weapon. I've only taken it to the range and I'm taking the CHL class in a week, but I guess I haven't treated it with the respect it deserves, improperly handled it's a very dangerous weapon. What if I make a mistake and forget it's loaded? Just remember to keep it always pointed away from anyone? Any suggestions to calm my nerves?
If you treat all guns this way, the probability of you having a negligent discharge are extremely low.