MLKeith is correct about the saftey. Anytime the hamer is cocked, the pivoting hammer saftey is automaticallyengaged and has to be rotated back into the firing position. That's done with just a quick flick of the thumb.When on stand, I just keep it cocked with thehammer saftey in the safe positon. I findthe hammer saftey no more of a problem to usethan atangsaftey on a centerfire rifle.