I when I first started to carry never had a round in the chamber but then came the day that I ran into a potential adversary, who didn't seem to recognize me and seemed preoccupied and perturbed about an auto part. As I was new to carry my weapon was in my vehicle with no round in the chamber but as soon as I returned to my vehicle I racked the slide and have carried that way ever since.

Also I sometimes carry openly now since it is legal for me to carry openly or concealed in the State of Tennessee with my Handgun Carry Permit but I also carry concealed most of the time except when I am at my workplace or job site and depending on the job site may carry if necessary!

Now I don't even think about racking one into the chamber and stuffing it into a good holster, which is the most important part of carrying!

You finger is the most important safety that you have if you mean to shoot then put it on the trigger if you do not keep it away from the trigger guard!

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59,M&P9,40,40C,357,(2)45,G26