Carrying a firearm with a round in the chamber offers a significant speed advantage in self-defense scenarios, as demonstrated by drills comparing empty chamber draws to chambered draws. Racking a slide under stress, especially in close quarters or with one hand, is difficult and time-consuming. Modern firearms with internal safeties are designed for safe carry with a chambered round.
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