Its a tough issue when dealing with teens. Most are totally responsible but some can't wait to show the guns to their firends and then the trouble begins. Their friends tell others and pretty soon the gun disappears or is played with.Maser said:My dad and I worked out a deal long ago and I am allowed to keep my guns in my room, but the ammo gets locked up in my dad's room. However, the HD gun in the house which is a Remington 870 is loaded and accessible by either me or my younger brother is God forbid we have to use it to defend ourselves when our parents are gone.
Doug Wilson said:All six of my kids have been indoctrinated about firearm safety since about 2 years old. Four of them have made their livings while carrying.
I leave loaded weapons all over the house, all the time. When visitors come, the firearms get locked up.
I have always wanted a safe(s), but it seems like every time I've saved the money for one, a good deal shows up on a firearm - so long safe.
My home and grounds have both passive and active security systems. I have never had a break-in - even when I lived in the barrio in East LA(man)
I have a rider on my homeowners insurance that pays full value - no deductible - for any firearms lost, stolen, or destroyed. I think it costs me about $50 a year(?).
Doug
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