Lock and Load

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Jim Choate wrote:
> Forwarded message:
> > Not being a native English speaker, I do not understand the
> > meaning and origin of the phrase "LOck and Load".
>
> It means to lock the rifles safety and load it's chamber in preperation for
> firing at an enemy. It is usualy used in a military context but head-bangers
> and such use it when talking about loading their bongs and I am shure other
> groups use it as well in various contexts.
>

Wait a second, aren't we supposed to load first and lock later? How
can you load a rifle if it is on safety?