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HD storage with a kid
My son who is 17 months now gets into everything!! Thus why I have not been on here as much as before. But I use to just keep my 870 leaned up against the wall and when he started walking its been in the safe. Talking to a friend thus weekend we were discussing options to store a HD shotty that is easily accessible but out of his reach.
I was just thinking of a horizontal shelf that I can put it on that's is about the height of a fireplace mantel. Once he gets old ebough he will be taught about gun safety. We don't have any strangers in the house like sitters or anything so locked is not an issue.
So what are you responsible dads using?
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I'm not comfortable with unsecured weapons in my home, but if all you're looking for is a way to mount your shotgun higher up, here's a cheap & simple solution that actually looks pretty cool as well:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...pL._SS400_.jpg
http://www.amazon.com/Standard-Horiz...830629&sr=1-64
I think it also comes in white if that blends in better for you.
Here's a better option that gives you the option of actually locking it down if needed:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...500_AA300_.jpg
http://www.amazon.com/Gun-Lock-Rack-...f=pd_sim_sg_10
It's not as pretty as the first, but would work great mounted in a closet.
Either way, it's only $25, well invested.
[Beer]
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A high shelf is the common solution, usually behind something. Remember...out of sight = out of mind.
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Inside closet over door. Unless he's dragging a ladder or 5' tall not an easy access.
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How about top shelf of a closet under a comforter
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I worked with a man who came home from the midnight shift and put his duty weapon on top of the refrigerator inside the holster attached to his duty belt. He would often lay down on the sofa and fall asleep just before his kids woke up.
One morning, he was abruptly wakened by a gunshot. His three year old son had pulled out the drawers in the kitchen and used them like steps to climb onto the countertop. He reached onto the refrigerator and pulled down his father's duty belt. As most small children do when they don't have a great deal of strength, he clutched the pistol with both hands while the pistol was facing toward his abdomen. The round when through his intestines and barely missed his spine. Amazingly, the little boy lived, however he will most likely need a colostomy bag for the rest of his life.
In Maryland, where this happened, there is a law against leaving firearms unattended where a child could have access. After two weeks, the prosecutor's office decided not to prosecute the father. The father didn't really care whether they prosecuted him or not. He will live the rest of his life knowing that he was at fault and it was either a miracle or just luck that his son was not dead or paralyzed for life.
Everyone has to decide how they will handle their weapons and their children. I don't pretend to tell you what anyone here should or shouldn't do. You will live with your choices. That is what adults do.
Be safe.
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