Just close it. Don't slam it, don't snap it. Just close it. Keep your hands off the lever, clear of the triggers. Make sure the bbls are pointed in a safe direction - up in the air or at the ground, away from other shooters, dogs, and your own foot.

If you hold the lever and then slide it into place once the gun is closed, the bolt will not properly seat in the bites.

This will cause the gun to go off the face faster because the bbls can now have some play on the hook. Every time you fire the gun, this play turns into more wear - something you want to avoid.

OWD

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