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I always carry with 1 in the chamber and mag filled to capacity. Safety on. My hand guns are always in this condition in a trigger covering holster even when stored. I have no children. When I have visitors doors are locked.

Personally I wouldn't carry a Glock or Glock type handgun in this manor, but I don't own any like that.

My rifles aren't usually loaded, but for no particular reason.

Abraham wrote:
Glock leg my eye.

or Glock leg my ...... Holster?

apvonkanel wrote: I agree with this completely. I carry a striker fired. Proper training and practice with the thumb safety (along with a trigger job to clean up and reduce the pull) and I'm better with it than I am with any other pistol I've shot. With proper training and frequent practice, hammer vs. striker fired isn't an issue. It's "can it be carried safely and fired quickly at the desired target"

I don't disagree, but my feeling is that most first time licensed carriers won't have the training and practice behind them. There isn't as much margin for error for a new inexperienced carrier. This thread is about a new totter who may be aware of the narrowed margin of safety and is so concerned that he is reluctant about carrying with one in the pipe. His concern could be relieved if he was carrying an appropriate gun.

I understand the original posers reluctance to chambering his Glock while carrying. I wouldn't carry carry one in such condition. The thing is that a Glock is a terrible choice for ones first carry, The OP should get rid of the Glock and find a gun with a proper hammer and thumb operated safety. I don't know how the OP came to the decision that he should purchase a Glock, but if he did so on a recommendation from his friends they did him a disservice. Glocks are not for everyone. Those who choose Glocks should be very aware of their safety issues and risks.