Hey DavidB,
The G.A. LiPo's I've discharged had the provision for 4mm bullets and not a fixed lead. I taped them anyway. Probably not necessary as you allude to, but I tend to the over-cautious. Have always been short-circuit averse with my battery packs-even if they are no longer in my...
Run a discharge cycle on the LiPo. Then bring it down to zero charge by attaching a 12v auto bulb until the light goes out. Wrap the exposed battery leads or sockets with electrical tape and trash it. That's the drill in my shop anyway.