Never fear, for Capt. Hindsight has arrived!!
Normally I would agree with you, but not in this case.
What's that saying?
Poor planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.
Unfortunately there are exceptions to every rule, and this case is a big exception.
A firearm in the wrong hands could, not necessarily will, but could, constitute an emergency for EVERYBODY!
Sorry. I know accidents happen, but this is just one more piece of "ammunition" the anti's LOVE.
"Unsecured firearm stolen from parked vehicle today... Senator So-N-So proposes the "Secure Firearms Act of..."
Secure your firearms. PERIOD!
They are YOUR responsibility, and no-one elses.