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The way the old revolvers were made, if all the chambers were filled, the hammer would be sitting on a live round. If the pistol fell, or was jarred by riding, it could cause enough force to fire the round, which could be very dangerous!
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How do you clear a weapon?
Rifle: Point weapon at the floor, and if it has a detachable magazine, detach it. Open the bolt, and inspect any integral interior magazine to be sure it has no rounds in it. Check the chamber to be sure it is empty. Leave bolt or action open. The weapon is now cleared. Handgun, revolver: Point the weapon at the floor. If it has an exterior hammer,make sure the hammer is down, or in "safety" position. Check that all cylinders are empty. If the cylinder does not swing out, each chamber must be checked individually. Leave cylinder in swung-out position if the weapon has one. The weapon is cleared. Handgun, Automatic: Point the weapon at the floor. Make sure hammer is down, if not, GENTLY lower it, keeping weapon pointed at the floor. Eject magazine, making sure it is empty. Open slide to "lock position, and inspect the chamber to be sure it is empty. Leave magazine out, and slide open. Weapon is cleared.
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