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18-02-14, 08:34 PM | #1 |
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Gun users
As I know there are a few shooters on here, quick question regarding shotguns specifically, do you or is it safe to leave it cocked? I can't see why it would cause an issue but is there one?
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18-02-14, 08:38 PM | #2 |
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Re: Gun users
would you leave your bike switched off with the throttle fully open?
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18-02-14, 08:41 PM | #3 |
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Re: Gun users
Totally different thing, so bad analogy.
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18-02-14, 08:43 PM | #4 |
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by keeping a gun cocked you are keeping things under tension, same as if you kept the throttle open
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18-02-14, 08:49 PM | #6 |
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Re: Gun users
Why would you though?
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18-02-14, 09:00 PM | #7 |
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I'm also curious as to why you would want to? The only reason i can think of is if you anticipate needing it in a hurry, in which case you've probably loaded it as well......and if you're asking if it's safe to keep a loaded weapon cocked then you probably shouldn't be anywhere near it!
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18-02-14, 09:01 PM | #8 |
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Wait until you trip or fall whilst carrying a cocked gun, you'll soon find out!
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18-02-14, 09:04 PM | #9 | |
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I'm reading this as having it cocked for storage with nothing in the chamber. |
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18-02-14, 09:06 PM | #10 |
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Why would you?
Its like leaving the gas on and sparking up
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