I know this sounds like a pretty basic question but..........

I've been surprised lately when visiting local gun shops to see people dry firing Mosins, Swedes and Enfields without thought or concern. I always thought dry firing could be damaging unless the gun was made for it (as with certain target pistols.) Am I way off base here?

I'd love to dry fire my guns as a way of practicing, but don't want to damage the firing pins, etc.

What do you guys think?
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