If handed an unchecked gun...ALWAYS visually and physically inspect the chamber to make sure it is clear.
I was at the 1500 in the 90's, when a vendor (guys name was Danny, will never forget it) was explaining the wonder of the H&K P7 "Squeeze Cocker". After demonstrating how it wouldn't fire without squeezing, he exclaimed "all you have to do is sqeeze and pull the"....BANG! 9mm through the ceiling.
He's very lucky it was aimed at the ceiling.
I was at the 1500 in the 90's, when a vendor (guys name was Danny, will never forget it) was explaining the wonder of the H&K P7 "Squeeze Cocker". After demonstrating how it wouldn't fire without squeezing, he exclaimed "all you have to do is sqeeze and pull the"....BANG! 9mm through the ceiling.
He's very lucky it was aimed at the ceiling.