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[–] Mic_Check_One_Two@reddthat.com 7 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

Also, even if the magazine is out, there is still one live in the chamber and can still hurt someone.

I came to the comments to say this exact thing. This is actually a leading cause of negligent discharge incidents. People eject the magazine and assume the gun is unloaded, completely forgetting about the round in the chamber. There’s a reason soldiers are trained to actually look into the chamber.

[–] SkyezOpen@lemmy.world 9 points 1 day ago (1 children)

trained to actually look into the chamber.

From the back, mind. I'm sure you know but its an important detail.

[–] BanMe@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

You're also allowed to use your friend's iPhone if he's not there to argue.

[–] jaschen306@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago

I remembered being stupid at 18 and owning my first handgun. I was too young and stupid back then and almost got banned from the shooting range because I was shooting sideways like a "gangsta".

There was a off duty LEO that was there that day and offered me some quick lessons on how to handle a gun. It was the best firearms training I have ever had.