Carrying with a round in the chamber (Condition 1) is generally recommended for self-defense due to the critical time and one-handed constraints faced in real-world encounters. Situations like holding a child, physical assaults, or injury can prevent a defender from safely chambering a round under duress. Mechanical failures like short-stroking can also occur under stress, making a loaded chamber essential.
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