Well it is very very easy to pull the firing pin out so you could do that with no problem, just in case. All you have to do is pull the bolt out then unscrew the big nut on the back of the bolt. Pull out the spring and such and the firing pin will come out the side. It is a 2 prong looking thing. The just reassemble the bolt. Just remember to keep the firing pin in a safe place so you don't lose it.