I have a still new in the box Rossi 62SA I never got around to using, but they are basically a copy of the Winchester 1890/1906 gallery rifles. I bought it to replace the 4th 1906 I had worn out and retired. Like with the Winchesters, safety is half cock. I grew up on a ranch and carried the 1890 and 1906 Winchesters from the early 50's (and '03's), always carried them on half cock and never had a problem. Simple matter if you don't trust half cock to teach the kid to carry it chamber empty and pump for the shot I guess.