Actually, it can get bumped that hard, and it doesn't take much; people have been shot by their pistols when they didn't carry it with the hammer protected. I've come across accounts over the years, and have met a few people who have been shot with NAA revolvers that way. One was in a boot holster, another in a pocket. It doesn't take much at all to move that hammer and the moment it does, the cylinder rotates under the firing edge of the hammer and can discharge under spring pressure or if it gets bumped at that point.

I've bumped them before and have seen them rotate in such a manner; it's very possible and people need to be aware that carriage should include the hammer being covered completely to preclude catching or any pressure on the hammer.

How are you bumping it that hard? I just hit mine pretty good several times and the hammer never moved.

Go ahead and dismiss it. It won't ever happen to you. It's never happened to anyone else. No way it could happen.

Don't give it a second thought.

About 8:30 into the long-winded presentation, this guy talks about it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTypDV6PYac

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Originally posted by sns3guppy:
Go ahead and dismiss it. It won't ever happen to you. It's never happened to anyone else. No way it could happen.

Don't give it a second thought.

About 8:30 into the long-winded presentation, this guy talks about it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTypDV6PYac

The problem with discussing things on the internet is that the tone of the question gets lost.

I wasn't being an asshole with the question or any of my statements. I was posting sincerely. I have carried mine for years without issue. If you can tell me how you are bumping the gun to rotate the cylinder please do.

We sell quite a few of these NAA mouse revolvers; it's the 'cute' factor, the common refrain I hear from customers though I have a hard time agreeing with. While I'll never understand the appeal of these guns in this age of the LCP--not enough channeling of 'riverboat gambler' within me, I guess--they always seem to look prettier in wood.

The magnum Black Widow makes a pretty good rattlesnake gun. Killed one laying on the door mat at our cabin last week with mine.

I’ve not seen .380 snake shot loads.

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Originally posted by arfmel:
The magnum Black Widow makes a pretty good rattlesnake gun. Killed one laying on the door mat at our cabin last week with mine.

I’ve not seen .380 snake shot loads.

That is the primary use for mine. Also easy to carry in a small boat when bass fishing. I've had rattlers swim toward my boat before when fishing small rivers. The CCI rat shot works every time.
I've also carry it to put down wounded animals when hunting. Usually not necessary but works quickly with a shot behind the ear.

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Originally posted by sns3guppy:
Be very careful about ensuring the hammer is in the notch, and not resting on a primer. When the pistol is loaded, the hammer rests in notches between the cylinders. It's very easy to end up resting on a primer. Also, if the pistol gets bumped in such a way that the hammer is pulled back at all, the cylinder will rotate under the hammer and the revolver can discharge.

Getting the hammer to rest in the safety notch, I find a bit tricky. It requires a very careful manipulation of both the hammer and trigger. Also, anyone, who plans to use one for self-defense, should know that they can be ammo sensitive. When I bought my Pug about 8 years ago, NAA was advertising their guns were compatible all commercially available .22 ammo. Mine is .22 mag and my dealer sold me a box of .22 Winchester magnum. When I got home and opened the box, I found a note advising against the use of PMC amunition. When I first took it to the range, I found it was a single shot because after the first shot, the spent casing backed up and locked the cylinder. I called NAA, who said, "Yeah, we've heard of that happening. We suggest you use CCI ammunition, that's what we use." So much for working with all commercially available ammo, presumably with the exception of PMC and Winchester. I suggested they might want a new legal team for the first time someone needs a second shot in a self defense situation and their gun locks up. Having said all that, I love my Pug. It easily fulfills the first rule of a gunfight, bring a gun.

I own one myself, great little gun. Mine doesn’t get used very often as a light weight S&W J-Frame with five rounds of .38 is not that much more a burden.

You hear about some doofus shooting themself with these guns about once a year. Didn't care to make sure that it was safe by correctly placing the hammer in the safety notch.

I have one just like the one in the OP's post, and love it. I was apprehensive at first, but after examining the action, I feel it is very safe. Easy to carry as well.

And you STOLE that thing for $100.