Thanks to
Lost Sheep for posting the MRI article. You saved me from digging around for the URL.
JohnKSa said:
My guess is that the magnetic field was so strong that it was actually able to manipulate the internal parts and probably deactivated the firing pin safety.
I guess it proves that there's no such thing as impossible...
Which is why gun safety rules tell us to
Remember, a gun's mechanical safety device is never foolproof. Nothing can ever replace safe gun handling.
Almost all modern revolvers include some sort of safety device to prevent a discharge if the gun is dropped. The S&W hammer-block system was introduced in 1943 and fitted to their post-war guns. Colt used a variation and switched to a floating firing pin & transfer bar configuration. Sturm Ruger uses a transfer bar system in most of it's wheelguns, including the SA sixgun.
As covered before, an Old 3-screw Ruger SA w/o the safety upgrade being used for CCW and fully loaded is just stupid.
You'd think people could figure this out for themselves, but here we go anyhow.
Public Restroom Procedure:
When sitting in a stall in a public restroom, your firearm should, ideally, remain in the holster. This is not always practical for every situation. For instance, in a crowded restroom, with your holster near your ankle, there is a chance someone could reach under to attempt to steal your gun. Or simply the presence of the gun could create a panic.
There is only one practical location to which you can remove the gun and be assured you will not forget to take the gun with you. That is to place it inside your pants. Cradle it in your underwear. This way, when you are finished, you
cannot forget to secure your weapon before leaving the stall.
For those of you who object because you don't wear underwear.. you're on your own.
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