I've shot on mostly cold ranges. So that's all I'm really comfortable with.
I suppose I'd feel safer on a hot range at a IDPA match because all the holsters are normal conceilment holsters that cover most of the gun & is tucked away nicely.
USPSA has it's share of heavily modified race guns that are practically hanging out of exposed, customized, adjustable competition rigs. It's not very uncommon to see one hit the ground from time to time with just a simple hit of a switch or lever.
I feel safer knowing they're unloaded when I'm on the line.
Different games can and should be governed by different sets of rules.
I know it's amazing that these guns jump out and shoot babies. We should probably require trigger locks, and safes at the house to ensure these guns don't jump up and kill people.
Massachusetts baby, gotta love the beaten down mentality...