When the action is open, nothing is holding a shell in the chamber, and the firing pin is several inches away from the shotshell primer. The hammer is also held down by the bolt when in the rearward position. Action open, safety on is the standard "weapon clear" drill. No, no way.
Break open.
There is no "break in" shotgun. A "break open" shotgun is a single barrel, double barrel, or combination rifle/shotgun which breaks open in the sense that a lever will unlock the action, allowing the barrel to pivot at a hinge at the front of the receiver, pivoting the rear of the barrel up to expose the chamber. A shells may be loaded into the chamber and the barrel pivoted back to close the action. The act to "break in" a shotgun means to fire it a few times to loosen it up.
Loading a pump-action shotgun is fairly simple. Open the action and hold the stock underneath your arm. Pop a shell into the action, then close the action to load your chamber. To load the magazine tube, take the next shell and push it into the action, then pin it in place using your index finger.
there is a small button on the side that opens it up
To unload a Winchester 1400 20-gauge shotgun, first ensure the safety is engaged. Open the action by pulling the forearm back, which will eject any shells in the chamber. If there are additional shells in the magazine, press the magazine release button and manually remove them. Finally, visually inspect the chamber and magazine to confirm the shotgun is completely unloaded.
The dust cover will not stay open when one works the action and put a shell in the chamber. The cover will automatically close and will remain closed until another particle is placed in the chamber.?æ
To load a Mossberg 183DC .410 shotgun, first ensure the firearm is pointed in a safe direction and is on safe. Open the action by pulling the forearm back to expose the chamber and the magazine tube. Insert .410 shotgun shells into the magazine tube until it is filled to capacity, which is typically 4 rounds. Finally, close the action by pushing the forearm forward, making sure the shotgun is ready for use.
Follow instructions in owner's manual. Go to Browning.com if you don't have one and request or download.
Open the bolt, inspect the magazine and chamber.
Open the action, SN located on top side of left action wall.
A PIG TAIL IS THE LEVER ON THE TOP OF THE GUN TO OPEN THE ACTION
Open the action. KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER WHILE YOU DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!