Glock accidental discharge solved?
If one were to carry a loaded glock in duffle bag, or have it in a drawer where it was possible to grab for it and accidently depress the trigger, is it a good idea to keep a full clip in it, however keep the trigger in a depressed position, as it would require a racking of the slide to load the first round, and reset the trigger. This affords a clear signal of saftey, and no worry of the manner needed to grab it out.
Please let me know if this could cause the gun any damage, or present any other issue. This question applies when no rug or holster is available, and there is no concern for the added time required to rack the pistol, from a self defense standpoint. Thank You.
Please let me know if this could cause the gun any damage, or present any other issue. This question applies when no rug or holster is available, and there is no concern for the added time required to rack the pistol, from a self defense standpoint. Thank You.
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Simple answer: leave the chamber empty until you need to fire.
Mobuck0 -
thank you, however doesn't my idea address better the issue of trying to remember if one round is chambered or not? 0 -
safety first, i always leave the chamber empty. this way you know the gun won't fire an unwanted discharge. in a quick self-defense moment it only takes a second to load the chamber.
first rule of northern militia is that we don't talk about northern militia.0 -
Guess I should not get into this, but. I was always taught no gun is
considered unloaded and safe. Next, at my advanced age, and first three
fingers on one hand having no feelings, and artritis in the other hand
it is difficult to pull the slide back. Therefore, with no children
at home, I want something ready at a moments notice if I need it. Not
a bit after I may need it. But, I still shoot, and yes, with some difficulty.0 -
an empty gun isn't worth a damm , if you need it you need it now , what happens if you short cycle it or if it doesn't feed that first shell up right and jams on you [:(!] if you're going to keep a gun for protection then figure out a better way to store it loaded 0 -
The glock is the most unsafe weapon avalable to the public. IF YOU KEEP IT IN CONDITION ONE YOU MUST HAVE IT SECURED IN A HOLSTER WITH THE TRIGGER COMPLEATLY COVERED. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!![:(]
Self defence is an ablsolute and natural right. Keep your powder dry! J. Rau, Alaska0 -
The glock is the most unsafe weapon avalable to the public
I'm sorry Jim, I'm gonna have to disagree with that statement big time, it's no less safe than the operator, as with any firearm. Storing it loaded would be the same as storing a revolver with a fully loaded cylinder. I can get into the semantics but as with other websites I've visited, when disagreements get heated it gets ugly and is no longer fun, so let's just agree to disagree.
As for a safe way to store the weapon, GLOCK makes an interior trigger guard lock that once locked cannot be removed from the trigger guard, I issue one to every officer I outfit with a GLOCK. If you do not use the lock the block prevents the trigger from being pulled until removed and it's just a quick push with a finger to get it out and the weapon ready. Glock sells them at a very reasonable price, not sure if they sell them direct as I get them through a government agency though. Definitely something to consider Glocklover77.0 -
jp146 has some really good advise on the trigger block i have seen them advertised and i believe they will solve your concerns. you made a good point on not being any more or less safe than a loaded revolver also. 0 -
Wrong, a double action revolver requires a LONG HARD trigger pull to fire. A glock, like all single action weapons, reguires a SHORT LIGHT trigger pull to fire it, PLUS IT HAS NO ACTIVE SAFETIES!!
To go back the statement that it is no safer than the operator is silly. That would be like saying you don't need a seat belt or other safety devices or equipment if you are a safe operator of equipment. HUMANS MAKE MISTAKES OFTEN. Some equipment,including firearms, are more safe than others. THIS IS COMMON SENCE!!
I have been using firearms for over 50 years, 30+ as a LEO, 5 active Army, 8 NGSF, and hunting and shooting through out my life. I have ALOT to compare the glock to. Some have very little or nothing to compare the glock to and they are taken in by glocks VERY AGRESSIVE MARKETING CAMPAIN, I am not. I looked at it with an open mind and I am currently issued a glock. I have nothing to gain by making these staements, where as glock 'people' do have alot to gaine by push there wares. If you all look at with an open mind, as I did, you will agree.
Self defence is an ablsolute and natural right. Keep your powder dry! J. Rau, Alaska0 -
See, I knew my comments disagreeing with someone would start something like this. I disagree, Jim calls me silly, I get mad and call him a name, he comes back and tells me his is bigger, it could go on forever. I'm not getting drawn into it, it degrades a fine website such as this.
All I'll say is that I for one though have an 8lb NY trigger on my duty weapon, not short or light, at least not to me (a shooter with 30+ years of Law Enforcement/Hunting/Competition and Recreational experience)or any of the experienced shooters I have provided with them. IMHO
I'd rather have an experienced shooter with a firearm with NO Safeties than a retard with one with all the possible bells and whistles to prevent a negligent discharge, no such thing as accidental in my opinion when it comes to firearms.
Don't see the comparison to the seat belt, or helmet though.
That's enough for me on this one. Let me finish by saying I too have nothing to gain by promoting the GLOCK. If it was up to me I'd be carrying a 1911 variant.
I hope my suggestion on the trigger guard safety actually gave someone something to think about and something constructive came out of this here thread.0 -
I did not call you or anyone silly. I said that idea or thought process is silly. You are not the first one to have glock take you for a ride.[:)]
Self defence is an ablsolute and natural right. Keep your powder dry! J. Rau, Alaska0
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