One small problem with the safety: like safeties on most BRNO rifles, it is locked in the forward position and released in the rear position. Some have recommended thinking of it as being like a Winchester lever action or a hammer model shotgun, and likening the action of releasing the safety to bringing a hammer to full cock. However, in a tight situation, my action in releasing a safety is instinctive. I prefer the safety on the BRNO Models 21 and 22.