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Gun safety question for you baws
Posted on 2/12/21 at 1:36 pm
Posted on 2/12/21 at 1:36 pm
My wife says it’s “stupid” to leave a Glock on top of the fridge in my kitchen. There is a small space between the top of the fridge and the cabinets above it. Keep in mind there is no round in the chamber, but the magazine is loaded. She’s worried because we have kids in the house (8,10,12yrs old) two of them are boys who regularly hunt and handle guns with me and all three have been lectured to never touch a gun in the house. They have no idea the gun is there. I say she’s being overly cautious and saying it’s “stupid” is wrong.
What say the OB?
What say the OB?
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Posted on 2/12/21 at 1:40 pm to loopback
I’ll say this. My GF who is in her 20s now grew up with her and her sister with guns scattered throughout the house. They knew it was their arse if they touched one. They also were raised hunting and fishing.
Boys may be a little more adventurous though
ETA: I’d be more concerned about their friends honestly. I did not grow up with guns in the house.
Boys may be a little more adventurous though
ETA: I’d be more concerned about their friends honestly. I did not grow up with guns in the house.
This post was edited on 2/12/21 at 1:42 pm
Posted on 2/12/21 at 1:45 pm to loopback
Risk vs. reward.
What are the chances you'll need it and be able to get to it, vs. the chance one of your boys go looking, find it, and start playing.
Sounds like your boys are knowledgeable enough, and may not have that curiosity if they are allowed to use them responsibly outside the house. I know when I was that age, I wasn't gun adept, and would have gone playing.
I struggle with the same scenario. I don't have kids, but my nieces and nephews are over often enough and I ask them to stay out of our bedroom without an adult being in there due to guns being in a couple of strategic areas.
What are the chances you'll need it and be able to get to it, vs. the chance one of your boys go looking, find it, and start playing.
Sounds like your boys are knowledgeable enough, and may not have that curiosity if they are allowed to use them responsibly outside the house. I know when I was that age, I wasn't gun adept, and would have gone playing.
I struggle with the same scenario. I don't have kids, but my nieces and nephews are over often enough and I ask them to stay out of our bedroom without an adult being in there due to guns being in a couple of strategic areas.
Posted on 2/12/21 at 1:48 pm to loopback
I can see 2 pistols from where I'm sitting in my living room. My kids have shot and been around guns since they were big enough to handle one. It would really suck for someone who breaks in both my boys know how to handle a pistol.
I don't trust other people's kids in my house with the guns visible. If people are coming over I put my guns up except for my carry pistol which I usually carry all the time..
I don't trust other people's kids in my house with the guns visible. If people are coming over I put my guns up except for my carry pistol which I usually carry all the time..
Posted on 2/12/21 at 1:49 pm to loopback
At those ages, I'd be worried about them telling one of their friends...
2 things - can you not tell the cheerins? Also, dont keep it unloaded. The adrenaline dump that hits when someone comes kicking in your door will be so severe that you might lose fine motor skills needed to retrieve, rack, and get good sight alignment without hitting any loved ones. Eliminate some of that by keeping it loaded.
2 things - can you not tell the cheerins? Also, dont keep it unloaded. The adrenaline dump that hits when someone comes kicking in your door will be so severe that you might lose fine motor skills needed to retrieve, rack, and get good sight alignment without hitting any loved ones. Eliminate some of that by keeping it loaded.
Posted on 2/12/21 at 1:57 pm to loopback
I'd never leave a gun around where anyone else could get it. A kid's friend. Burglar. Needs to be on you, within your reach or locked up at all times. With kids of any age in the house, it's more of a concern. Just the wife and me now in our house but they're in the safe or with me.
There are plenty of good safes out there (like biometric ones for example) where your reach is almost instantaneous.
And, for the record, I don't think spouses should call each other "stupid" despite the concern or refer to as such for decisions made. Words can be unintended, but hurt.
There are plenty of good safes out there (like biometric ones for example) where your reach is almost instantaneous.
And, for the record, I don't think spouses should call each other "stupid" despite the concern or refer to as such for decisions made. Words can be unintended, but hurt.
This post was edited on 2/12/21 at 2:02 pm
Posted on 2/12/21 at 1:58 pm to loopback
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all three have been lectured to never touch a gun in the house
I think this is a bad idea. Instead, I taught my kids gun safety and to respect the damage a gunshot can cause. Kids want to touch the the things you tell them not to just because the intrigue. I would teach them exactly how to handle a firearm and the 10 commandments of gun safety.
Just my .02
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My wife says it’s “stupid” to leave a Glock on top of the fridge
I think it's actually a pretty creative place to stash a pistol. It's out of sight and fairly easy o get to.
This post was edited on 2/12/21 at 2:03 pm
Posted on 2/12/21 at 2:06 pm to loopback
Just not worth it. My guns stay locked up and unloaded but that’s just me.
Posted on 2/12/21 at 2:17 pm to loopback
i deliberately leave a pistol on my kitchen counter routinely with my kids around. they don't even pay attention to it. I would not have it out if friends are over (which is hardly ever).
I may actually be a little more cautious when my boy gets older, not sure you can trust adolescent boys. little frickers.
I may actually be a little more cautious when my boy gets older, not sure you can trust adolescent boys. little frickers.
This post was edited on 2/12/21 at 2:18 pm
Posted on 2/12/21 at 2:29 pm to loopback
sorry Baw but I agree with your wife.
Posted on 2/12/21 at 2:32 pm to loopback
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What say the OB?
I see you ATF.
Posted on 2/12/21 at 2:48 pm to loopback
Get a safe with quick unlock feature. It's not your kids you have to worry about a lot of the time. Good peace of mind.
Posted on 2/12/21 at 2:58 pm to loopback
I have no input other than I think that is an odd place to put a gun.
Posted on 2/12/21 at 3:10 pm to loopback
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and all three have been lectured to never touch a gun in the house.
Are they going to be the only kids in your house ever?
Posted on 2/12/21 at 3:14 pm to loopback
You should get a biometric safe. I agree with your wife, having a loaded gun laying around in the house with kids around is stupid.
Mine are either on me, unloaded, or locked up
Mine are either on me, unloaded, or locked up
Posted on 2/12/21 at 3:21 pm to loopback
I'll answer your question this way" What if by some awful scenario, your kids or someone else gets their hands on your gun and their is an unfortunate accident> Would you think it was wrong, then? You can trust your kids and they may never touch that gun, but they are immature and that stands to reason that you must take precautions. I will tell you this, you would be held liable should anything happen.
Now, stupid is a strong word, however, it is not the smartest thing you should be doing with children in the home.
Now, stupid is a strong word, however, it is not the smartest thing you should be doing with children in the home.
Posted on 2/12/21 at 3:24 pm to loopback
Kids are different nowadays but your spot sounds like a good place to look for porn mags to 10yo me.
Posted on 2/12/21 at 4:03 pm to loopback
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(8,10,12yrs old) two of them are boys who regularly hunt and handle guns with me and all three have been lectured to never touch a gun in the house
8-12 year old me would probably touch that gun even though dad told me not too. I would take my arse whopping IF i got caught
Posted on 2/12/21 at 4:51 pm to loopback
Your wife is correct
Posted on 2/12/21 at 6:09 pm to loopback
TEST: how would you and wife feel if they did the unexpected and one of them ends up room temp? Make your own decision with that in mind.
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