Sometimes referred to as the "safety button" or "catch," on a firearm the safety, when engaged, prevents the firearm from accidentally firing. In order to discharge a round, the safety must be disengaged, enabling the firing mechanism to work.
"The loaded chamber indicator of a Ruger SR9 compact" by Richard31585 is licensed under Public Domain.
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