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Nnobby45 · October 20, 2008, 01:20 AM

Shotguns, like the 870 or 1100 simply aren't drop safe. Every LE agency in the country, as well as cvilian SD courses teach Cruiser Ready for the reason above as well as other safety considerations--even for shotguns with Xbolt safeties. For some agencies that's hammer down on empty chamber with pulled trigger, safety off, and for others-- hammer cocked on empty chamber, requiring operation of unlocking lever on trigger guard for the pump or racking bolt for the auto.

My partner and I did timed shots from low ready with and without having to rack the shotgun (hammer down, chamber empty). From the buzzer, with only a little practice, the shotgun can be racked as it's being raised (safety off), and before being placed to shoulder shooting position without any sacrafice in time, whatsoever over chamber loaded safety on. And, of course, the shotgun can still be racked in advance when it's use seems likely or imminent.

Thumbs down to loaded pump or auto. A double barrel is another matter and needs to be loaded.

October 20, 2008, 01:20 AM	#50
Nnobby45 Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2004 Posts: 3,150	Shotguns, like the 870 or 1100 simply aren't drop safe. Every LE agency in the country, as well as cvilian SD courses teach Cruiser Ready for the reason above as well as other safety considerations--even for shotguns with Xbolt safeties. For some agencies that's hammer down on empty chamber with pulled trigger, safety off, and for others-- hammer cocked on empty chamber, requiring operation of unlocking lever on trigger guard for the pump or racking bolt for the auto. My partner and I did timed shots from low ready with and without having to rack the shotgun (hammer down, chamber empty). From the buzzer, with only a little practice, the shotgun can be racked as it's being raised (safety off), and before being placed to shoulder shooting position without any sacrafice in time, whatsoever over chamber loaded safety on. And, of course, the shotgun can still be racked in advance when it's use seems likely or imminent. Thumbs down to loaded pump or auto. A double barrel is another matter and needs to be loaded.