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Originally Posted by raymr
No doubt guns are a very good means of self defense. However, to maximize you security and safety via firearms you need to:
-Keep your gun within 2 feet of yourself at all times, including while you're in the shower or taking a crap.
-Never sleep.
-Always worry about kids, etc getting hold of your weapons when you're not looking or distracted.
-Never get distracted.
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OK, I'll address each of those:
1. Sounds like a good idea.
2. I usually keep the gun within 2 feet (or less) when sleeping.
3. I do have a daughter, but she doesn't live with me. However, when she is around, the weapon is not accessible. She also has been taught what it is, and that she is to leave it alone, and she understands why.
4. Also a good idea.
It's quite easy for anti-gun people to exaggerate the risks, and to "what-if" the subject to death.
Obviously, the reality is that "not sleeping" and never being "distracted" are impossible goals.
But common sense can easily be applied, and the very minimal risks are FAR outweighed by the benefits.
As I said before, having my gun has already saved me once, and it has harmed no one. That's enough for me.
Mike