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If you have kids you HAVE to take extra precautions to make sure they can't get to them.
That's just pure logic.
Especially that young. When mine got older I tought em what it's for and took em out to show em what would happen if they shot the thing at somebody. Now mine are still locked up in the safe except for one I pull out and put in my nightstand when I go to sleep though. Then it goes back into the safe when I leave the bedroom. Kids and guns just don't mix no matter what the age IMO. Better safe than sorry. I'll take my chances with somebody breaking in with my machete if need be than take a chance on a youngster getting hold of one.
Don't you know that law enforcement (sic) personnel don't have to abide by the same rules or laws that we peasants have to abide by?
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Originally Posted by Cinebar
In the county where I used to live, TWO police officer's children have died because they got hold of their fathers' service weapons.
One, a boy shot and killed his sister, and in the second, more recent case, a three year old boy shot himself in the head.
I guess I'm trying to say that if law enforcement personnel haven't figured out how to protect their children, then how can we expect the general public to do what's right with their weapons?
The gun needs to be secured, plain and simple. I am pro gun, but it doesn't meant I am careless. Handing a gun is no different than handing a knife or scissors.
I got ahold of some rat poison (thought it was bubble gum or candy) when I was about 3, and had to be rushed to the hospital. OTOH my dad had a rifle and shotgun that were stored in an unlocked case on a basement shelf. Nobody ever got shot. Just have to be very careful when small children are around. Guns should be either locked up, or directly under the control (e.g in a holster) of the owner.
In the county where I used to live, TWO police officer's children have died because they got hold of their fathers' service weapons.
One, a boy shot and killed his sister, and in the second, more recent case, a three year old boy shot himself in the head.
I guess I'm trying to say that if law enforcement personnel haven't figured out how to protect their children, then how can we expect the general public to do what's right with their weapons?
Because people have brains. Guns need to be out of reach of children --- period.
How many times have ANY of those of you who are gun owners and posting on this thread had to use your gun in the middle of the night for an intruder?
I'll bet NEVER.
Most break-ins occur during the day anyway when you are away. Most intruders have no interest in finding a house occupied and will flee. You all live in a fantasy land.
I got ahold of some rat poison (thought it was bubble gum or candy) when I was about 3, and had to be rushed to the hospital. OTOH my dad had a rifle and shotgun that were stored in an unlocked case on a basement shelf. Nobody ever got shot. Just have to be very careful when small children are around. Guns should be either locked up, or directly under the control (e.g in a holster) of the owner.
Yes. You never know what kids will do. I really feel for the family. As with most tragedies, a multitude of things likely went wrong, resulting in death.
Especially that young. When mine got older I tought em what it's for and took em out to show em what would happen if they shot the thing at somebody. Now mine are still locked up in the safe except for one I pull out and put in my nightstand when I go to sleep though. Then it goes back into the safe when I leave the bedroom. Kids and guns just don't mix no matter what the age IMO. Better safe than sorry. I'll take my chances with somebody breaking in with my machete if need be than take a chance on a youngster getting hold of one.
By 4, my daughter had already been hunting with me and seen what a gun can do.
Pretty sure she had shot my 10-22 by then, too.
@ 6 she was dove hunting with me and her own 410 savage pump.
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