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There are so many different types or variations of
internal and external safeties that we couldn't possible explain
them all here. We will explain the most common:
There is "Cocked and Locked" which is common with
the single action 1911 style handguns. Simply with the handgun
loaded ( one in the chamber and a loaded magazine) the hammer must
be pulled ( or cocked) all the way back and the safety engaged (
locked).
Hammer Drop Safety: Found on double action
semi-auto's such as the Beretta 92- You put in a live magazine
into the bottom of the handgun - pull back and release the slide
loading a round into the chamber and the hammer remains cocked
back- You engage the safety lever and the the hammer falls down to
a safe position ( usually a block engages in front of the firing
pin preventing the handgun from discharging) When ready to shot -
you must disengage the safety. It is like an off and on switch.
De-cock Safety: Similar to the Hammer drop safety
the hammer falls into a safe position - however the manual safety
then flips back off. The handgun is ready to fire by simply
squeezing the trigger. You thumb down the safety lever - the
hammer de-cocks on falls to a safe position and the manual safety
flips back up.
Lastly you have the Glock style safety which is
primarily all internal like a revolver - Don't squeeze the trigger
in and it won't go off. The Glock and similar style semi-autos
have internal safeties like revolvers that help to prevent
accident discharge should the handgun fall to the ground.
Please note: DO NOT trust
a safety, always point your handgun is a safe direction when
engaging and disengaging the handgun's safety. The safety is a
mechanical device and like all mechanical devices there is a
possibility of failure.
If you have any questions
you can email (
info@popguns.com ) us prior to
the class or ask the instructor on the day of the range portion of
the course.
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