It was charged yesterday while out shooting and wouldn't function/cycle. My son lubed it up and in cycles now. Will test function at the range next time out. The fitment on must be tight.
Is it new?
A lot of those new detent pins are a little sharp and take some breaking-in.
It does need to be charged to turn to safe.
That's the nature of the safety. Just the way it's built.
If the safety lever is stiff, try working it off and on a few times.