INSANE about covers it. The device is NOT a safety mechanism but the actual cocking mechanism...and it doesn't work real easy. They "save weight" by using this system and by not having automatic ejectors. In fact, it is down in weight to the Searcy which cocks on opening and HAS ejectors. But the Blaser makes up for this by adding weight in the butt to lower kick. Hmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!