There has been threads on the subject. My opinion, take the mystery away from guns. When my children were younger, they knew that they only had to ask and I would show them. I would use that opportunity to teach them safety and not to touch without permission. At three years old my son, who loves guns would not give a second glance if he saw a gun laying out, he knew which gun I carry and knew it was loaded. He would tell me not to forget my gun and that would be it. Fast forward to present. I have a loaded shotgun and .45 carbine in the family room. All of my children know they are there and they haven't been touched. Don't make guns taboo and your kids won't be curious.
There has been threads on the subject. My opinion, take the mystery away from guns. When my children were younger, they knew that they only had to ask and I would show them. I would use that opportunity to teach them safety and not to touch without permission. At three years old my son, who loves guns would not give a second glance if he saw a gun laying out, he knew which gun I carry and knew it was loaded. He would tell me not to forget my gun and that would be it. Fast forward to present. I have a loaded shotgun and .45 carbine in the family room. All of my children know they are there and they haven't been touched. Don't make guns taboo and your kids won't be curious.
Thats really close to what I do, but I keep my CC piece in a bed holster right beside me. Even with a home security system, dog, and a wife that has hearing like sonar, I still keep it beside me.Right now I keep my guns in the bedroom in one of those green metal safes that can be had for around $150. There is only one key. I have the key on my person during the day and at night I put the key in the safe, so if I need to get to them, all I have to do is turn the key and grab the loaded shotgun or pistol.
I am interested in hearing what you all are doing. Just for the fun of it, I've added a pole.
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Right now I keep my guns in the bedroom in one of those green metal safes that can be had for around $150. There is only one key. I have the key on my person during the day and at night I put the key in the safe, so if I need to get to them, all I have to do is turn the key and grab the loaded shotgun or pistol.
I am interested in hearing what you all are doing. Just for the fun of it, I've added a pole.
What about troubled adults? Tonight I recieved a phone call from ny son in Tennessee. It seems his mother took her own life with my son's 30-06 deer rifle. In his house, in his bedroom and on his bed. He is crushed. She was addicted to priscription pain killers and hes was trying to help her get off them. He was being a GOOD son and the selfish b----h did this to him. He thought he had all the ammo hid. She found 1 round in a gun case and shot herself through the heart. I ask for your prayers for my children.