In striker-fired pistols, the pulling back of the handgun slide half-cocks the weapon, a process that is completed when the trigger is pulled. Pulling the trigger disengages three different safeties, each of which is designed to stop an accidental discharge that doesn’t involve a finger on the trigger.

Is it safe to carry a striker fired pistol with a round in the chamber?

You don’t carry with a round in the chamber because: It is just too dangerous. The gun could go off inadvertently and cause injury or death. It does not take that long to rack the slide and chamber a round.

Are striker fired pistols drop safe?

A well made striker gun is drop safe and will only fire if the trigger is pulled.