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Understanding Chamber Flags & Safe Bench Practices: Small Habits That Prevent Big Mistakes Most preventable range mishaps don’t start with “bad intentions”—they start with uncertainty. Is that firearm unloaded? Is the action open? Is it safe to go downrange? A few simple, highly visible habits can reduce confusion for everyone on the line. Two of the most effective tools are chamber flags (sometimes called “empty chamber indicators”) and consistent bench p …