I do find it weird how the Traditions Vortek NW can fire without touching anything. The hammer sits at an "at rest position. Essentially it looks like a half-cock position. When at full cock, there is a spring that drives the hammer forward. I know Duh...There is also a light spring which pulls the hammer back to the half cock position. In other words, the spring keeps a little bit of pressure against the hammer from falling. I can't see how the gun can "go off." In addition, there is another safety on the trigger guard that locks the movement of the hammer. Again, I can't see how it can go off. I LOVE my TRaditions Vortek NW. Caaries well, shoots great and it's just plain fun. To each his/her own.