[General Geoff]

I might be called crazy and/or unsafe because of this, but..

I do not use firearm safeties. I keep all of my firearms with the safety OFF at all times. To me, it's an unnecessary device that complicates and confuses what could be simpler. I don't like safeties, because I want to know exactly what condition my firearm is in at all times, and that pulling the trigger will result in the hammer/striker being dropped. I do store my long guns either unloaded or loaded with an empty chamber (in the case of my HD shotgun). But all the safeties are always off. I don't want to be in need of a firearm in my house, and lock/load one, only to pull the trigger without result. In my opinion, the trigger is the only safety mechanism needed or desired. You should always be handling the firearm as if it were loaded and ready to fire anyway, and always pointing the muzzle away from anyone/anything of value. I might go so far as to say that safety mechanisms are foolish devices, as they may possibly lull you into a false sense of security ("the gun isn't loaded, and even if it were, the safety's on!")

Ok, now i'm ready to be chastised.