? for people with kids.

[Lurch]

I have a 10 year old daughter that knows enough about gun safety for me to feel comfortable around when we go to the range. I want to have a gun ready for unexpected guest and don't want to leave it in a desk draw that one of her friends may find. So I have a small safe that will keep the kids out, but that is about all. I really don't want to mount it to the wall or floor in my bedroom since any thief could easily just pull it out and I don't want to have to repair the walls or floor when we move.

So how does everyone else keep and gun ready to go for that unexpected knock at the door?

[Dunecrazzy]

I have a 9mm in the closet in a old coat next to the front door.

[Gunner]

I don't have kids and my dog knows better than to touch my guns.


Do you have a high place they can't reach?

[DD977GM2]

I keep a pistol on me when I am home. It either is within arms reach or in a holster on me.
I have a rifle next to me every where I go as well.
If you take the curiosity out of the picture, kids are rather responsible.
My 3 older kids' friends are used to me having a gun in sight. I tell them when they come to
my house, the rules about firearm safety and that they are never to touch without my permission.
I ask the parents permission to show them and let them handle an unloaded firearm
in my supervision. All my kids' parents have said yes that is fine. So that
the friends will understand how serious I am with firearm safety.

My kids are 15,14,12,6 and almost 1. I have brought them all up around firearms
and safety and when Im cleaning, I incorporate them into it if they want.

Take the curiosity out of it, they have no desire to sneak around wanting to take a peak.
Very simple IMHO. Dont over think this. You know your child and wether they
can handle this or not.

I have Col. Cooper's 4 rules posted all over the house FWIW. Good luck

[ronaldrwl]

This might work
http://www.harborfreight.com/gun-safe-vault-93473.html

[Lurch]

This might work
http://www.harborfreight.com/gun-safe-vault-93473.html

That is basically what I have besides the the actual gun safe in the basement. I just don't want to mount it to anything.

Plus at some point I figure she should be able to get to as well and take care of a problem on arises.

[glock21]

My 5 year old has been around them since birth. She knows not to touch it with out my permission. i either have it on me or on the coffee table in front of me. When she askes i let her hold it and she helps me clean the pistols. Very responsible for her age.

[Holger Danske]

I carry at home. The wife uses a safe like the one pictured. It is not attached but keeps the kids safe and provides quick access. My kids get the firearm safety lecture often and the shoot for 4H and scouts so they get training on safe handling of forearms.

[StagLefty]

My being an NRA Instructor and working Scout ranges for years with my son present took out the curiosity factor. He knows no other way but the safe way.
The guns at the house were always secured except for my HD which was always in my control.

[colorider]

Have one very similar to the one at Harbor Freight. However, the one I have is from a reputable brand name and was only $15 more. I would never trust a Harbor Freight item when my life or safety depended on it.