Fundamentally, I would agree with the new guy, but I don’t think actual harm is being done. There is potential for some light lug battering due to this, especially in a new gun that is not broken in.
Same concept as dropping the slide on an empty chamber. It is more a matter of respect for the newness of said gun and respect for the future owner.
That said, some guns make running the bolt release and slowing the action a real chore.
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