Word: trigger
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...went off during a firearms-training session. The company's safety manuals for the gun say that if the user removes the magazine from the gun, it cannot fire even if a round is left in the chamber. However, Perry found that if slight pressure is put on the trigger during removal, the gun can fire that round...
...tattling on his classmates, gunmaker Smith & Wesson appears to be feeling the effects of breaking ranks with its fellow firearms manufacturers. On March 17, the Massachusetts-based firm signed a historic agreement with state and federal government agencies in which the company agreed to implement several safety measures, including trigger locks, on its weapons. In exchange for Smith & Wesson's commitment, the government terminated many of the myriad lawsuits looming against the company. Initially, that compromise seemed to suit both parties: Smith & Wesson was assured a certain degree of protection against litigation, and government officials could point to a victory...
...Sell now. Sure, you could miss a move up, and yes, you'll trigger a tax liability. But don't be greedy. If you want to sleep, sell a slug quickly and ratchet down your tech exposure to a comfortable level--30% or so. Too drastic? Consider dollar-cost-averaging out of tech. By selling a set amount each month for, say, 12 months, you'll still benefit from any short-term rallies. The downside: you'll remain vulnerable to a tech sell...
...risk of a heart attack. A small study suggests that influenza inoculations can cut the odds of suffering a second heart attack by as much as two-thirds. How come? Researchers think an influenza infection may inflame artery-clogging plaque, making it more likely to break off and trigger a heart attack...
According to the commitment, external locking devices must be installed in all the company's new handguns within 60 days. Such a device enables the gun owner to immobilize the trigger. An internal locking device must be on all guns within 24 months. Guns must include a second "hidden" serial number provided by the manufacturer to counter criminals who obliterate serial numbers. And within 12 months, handguns must be designed so they cannot be readily operated by a child under...