Okay, I'll ask since I know others have to be thinking it. What is the point of carrying if it's not going to be chambered and ready for duty? If you think you're going to shoot yourself, then you probably should be carrying at all. If you have kids in the house, buy a cheap 3 or 4 button lock box and keep chambered it in there. Memorize the combination so you could do it in complete darkness. Mine is chambered at all times no questions asked. Bad guy rolls up and says 'Give me all your money now!' I just draw and give him two choices, walk or die. There will be no, 'Could you just wait one second Mr. Scum. I need to chamber my gun so I can use it to defend myself.' If you have to pull the slide to make it ready it's too late for action. Edit: Damn you Flat Fish.