aus71383

My opinion is closer to MMABC's than it is to cwblanco. I think a GunVault is the best way to go - they make full sized safes as well....I can see one in my future. That said, I don't think its unreasonable to trust your own children to do what they've been taught. If you can't trust them then that's a whole different topic IMO.

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Redneck Repairs

I am a grandpa now and dont have kids here every day . However back when i was a parent i was also LE . My kids were exposed to guns , in fact a lot of them because i traded guns . My daughter could safe a garand before she started school . My son could run and shoot about anything legal to own as well as exotics like a styer mp69 or an hk mp5 before he got to second grade . Both of them could also run a drill or a circular saw at the same age . Around my house guns were a tool , and like other power tools you did not play with them , but you could operate them with mom or dad's help . No hide , no lock up , no mistery . Just another tool that kids need help with untill they grow into the tool .

tremor

it's probably the kids that are guests in your home that pose the most risk - factor that in for sure

libertarian5

And when those guests leave your home, they will always know just where to go to steal a gun if the are so inclined.

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bobcat35

in my family most the weapons are locked, worn, or being watched. my neice and nephew are currently getting taught the basics useing airsoft gun. and ammo is stored seperatly. no kids of my own and not likly to have any right away.

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havegunjoe

We recently had a small child kill a sibling when they found a loaded .357 magnum in a nightstand drawer here in MN. Tragic and avoidable! My suggestion to my students is, "CARRY THE GUN". When it is on your hip you have complete control over it. When it is not it should be unloaded and locked up. It is as simple as that. A loaded gun sitting in a nightstand unattended or anywhere off of your person does you no good when you need it if it's purpose is self-defense. I carry all the time, even at home. Why not? This way I know when my grandkids come to visit there is no possible way they can get their hands on a loaded unattended gun. Educating kids early is a good thing but ultimately it is your responsibility. Any gun you don't have direct control over goes in a safe where they cannot be gotten to by unauthorized people.

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MMABC

Actually, when I first started looking at this, I was reading the state laws, and I was wondering how the state would fair when it has a law on the books that says guns have to be "secured" at home. Then I came to the same conclusion you've made here. If you have the gun in your immediate possession, it's available for self defense and it complies with the state law, keeping it inaccessible to children.

We just had a twelve year old killed by his 12 year old step-brother night before last. 12-year-old accidentally kills sibling in Harris Co. home | Front page | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

Not just because of this one story, but I think I'm going to follow your advice.