Sorry, let me clarify. We never used it without it being on safety. That's what I was trying to say. I had to go through this long routine in order to get the safety to engage properly. And of course, I always keep the muzzle in a safe direction so in case things (like the other day) happen, nobody gets hurt.

Oh yes, I do not have my paperwork in front of me, but this gun is only 3-4 years old.