The staging of a firearm with a round chambered is acceptable if it is also being staged in a holster that covers the trigger.

As for the concern about fire, keep in mind that even when staging, we should make every effort to have the gun pointed in as generally safe a direction as possible. In the home, the generally safe direction is one where if the weapon were to go off, there is the least likely chance of injury or death (minimal property damage too). So, if the gun is left behind in a fire, the chambered round cooking off shouldn’t be a concern. However, if it is still a concern (or the staged position cannot meet the criteria mentioned), then storing the gun with a magazine inserted without a round chambered is an acceptable alternative.

Finally, in many instances, Fire Departments won’t go Inside a home with anyone in it and fight the fire from outside.

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