My Ideals are sensitive to feathers, leaves, etc. stuck between the barrel flats and action flat. The guns will lock up but with the trash, when fired the strike is weak and there'll be intermittent FTF until the the trash is cleared out. It doesn't take much to cause issues. I've had the same occur with A&D shotguns of English and Japanese origins. Moving through thick cover while woodcocking with the barrels broken open has invited the problem. It's all in the carry to prevent shells from falling out while walking with the gun open and shells in the chamber. Stock over the shoulder with barrels down and gripped keeps them in. It is better, and safer, to not load until a shot is imminent. You'll miss unexpected opportunities, but in the name of safety, that's a small price to pay. Carrying a roll of Scotch Tape may cause more problems than it's worth. Gil
