Hello Fellows,

I have a question which I know I have asked before (and someone answered thoroughly) but I can't remember what I was told.

If a gun is DA/SA and it also has a thumb safety (for example an H&K or CZ):
1) does the shooter have to start the stage with the hammer decocked and the safety "on"?
2) or can they start with the hammer down and no safety?
3) or, can they choose to shoot ESP and start with with the hammer cocked and safety "on"?

Thanks!
-Cy

PS: Whatever the answer is, is this the case for both IDPA and IPSC?