What are the three types of safeties found in rifles?

The three types of safeties commonly found in rifles include a Tab/Button Safety, Hammer as a safety, and Safety Selector.

The Tab/Button Safety is a mechanism that typically involves a button that, when pressed, allows the firearm to be fired. This type of safety is designed for ease of use, allowing the shooter to quickly engage or disengage the safety with a simple press.

The Hammer as a safety utilizes the position of the hammer to prevent the rifle from discharging. If the hammer is not in the correct position, typically cocked and ready to fire, the rifle cannot be discharged, adding an additional layer of safety.

The Safety Selector, found in semi-automatic and automatic rifles, allows the user to choose between different firing modes (such as "safe," "fire," and sometimes "full-auto"). When set to "safe," it prevents the trigger from being pulled, ensuring that the rifle cannot fire unintentionally.

Together, these safeties provide a comprehensive approach to preventing accidental discharges, which is essential for safe firearm handling and usage.