I carry a much older lever action .30-30. So no safety. My hammer has three positions, all the way forward, half way and fully back. I've always carried it at the half point, because it is not in contact with the firing pin that way. Also, if it doesn't have on, pick up a hammer spur, it just hooks on to the hammer and extends it out to the side, makes it much easier to handle. Good luck!
-Jake