Originally Posted by
Oldtimr
There other brands that require that as well I don't think it is any more dangerous than a marlin or Winchester lever action where you have to jack all the rounds in the tube out through the action to clear it, so ling as you observe safe gun handling rules.
With the Marlin the cross bolt safety can be on and the lever cycled to clear rounds. Does not require being off of safety. Admittedly I may be over thinking it and just not used to it.