Firearm safety Question

[2rocky]

Forgive me if this seems like an ignorant question. My Handgun experience is mainly with double action and single action revolvers.

I was watching a Show on a hunting network where the host, in a blind with the cameraman and guide, had drawn his Semi automatic handgun in preparation for the shot that never became available.

The handgun was cocked as the host gave up on the shot and conversed with the camera.

The host then HOLSTERED A COCKED handgun.

In the next scene you can see the host draw the already cocked handgun and rest it for the shot.

Had I been in the blind I think I would have gotten as far away as possible for fear of a bullet in my leg...

My question is whether this is an acceptable method for handgun users?

(I looked up the gun and it has a manual safety and grip safety).

 

[WV Hunter]

Sounds like a 1911 type pistol?? You would typically carry it cocked and locked. Meaning the thumb safety is engage. You would never holster a single action pistol that is cocked and not on safe. I would hope he flipped the frame mounted thumb safety and you just didn't see it. Holstering and drawing single actions that are not on safe are typically when people have AD's in the leg.

 

[Colberjs]

I had the same concern the first time I saw a guy carrying a 1911. Now I have one of my own and I carry it cocked, locked and ready to rock.