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Middle hope posted...

No. Because it is near you at all times and you don't leave it unattended for the kids to get it. You lock it up when the situation calls for it.

Hang on, what is the situation here. You're asleep, it's 3am, someone breaks into your home presumably to kill you. Where do you keep the gun? is it locked up for safety, or do you have it out somewhere you can reach it quickly?

If it's scenario 1, how do you get to it in time? If it's scenario 2, then I would say -

That and you drill firearm safety and defense into the kids at an early age. Tell them not to touch a gun and how to deal with a gun if they find one unattended by telling an adult. I went through that training, so did my dad, and my kid as well. Keeping it at a safe distance when you're in bed is not a big deal.

I am FAR more terrified of my children doing something stupid and irresponsible than I am of a murderer coming into my home. Like two days ago I nearly saw a 9 year old get hit by a car because he ran into the middle of the road. Do you think his parents never told him about road safety?

I just think it's much more likely that children will do something stupid and dangerous than it is that a stranger will come to kill me.

And the helicopter situation is not comparable. If you are beefing up your doors to prepare for a home invasion, you may as well get a bit more involved. If you can give yourself a better chance, why not? 99% of peoplenl will never need it, but better safe than sorry. Especially if you live in a bad area

As above, I think having a gun at home introduces more risks than it protects against.

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