Trust me, Ian. If you really have been on a skeet field and engaged your safety before loading the chamber, you are the ONLY one in the world. We have all seen many dumb things that can be done on a skeet field. However, in about 50 years of skeet shooting, I have never seen anyone manually engage the safety before loading their gun. While you're in the full grip of terminal paranoia, why not do the same with your O/U? Next time you engage in the behavior described above listen carefully for the sound of 4 other guys snickering. Another hobby might really be better for you. JL

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