Thread: HD weapon, round chambered?

Originally Posted by phathom

Every single one of my guns has the magazine fully loaded and 1 in the chamber, safeties are on if they have them.

I respectfully disagree with your thinking. Everyones situation is different. My parents owned a good sized sporting goods store for roughly 35 years, and long before I was born (I'm 25). Firearms have always been an aspect of my life. I grew up respecting firearms (by no means am I saying you do not), and with the idea that ammo is kept somewhat separate from firearms, both of which should be locked up. That being said, I have too much ammo any too many full mags to have it all locked up.

I have a 3 year old daughter who knows well enough to never enter my office AT ALL. Plus with nearly everthing under lock and key, I feel pretty comfortable that she would never be able to get into the safe or even manupulate loading a gun. The only thing left to worry about is what I keep handy to help me sleep. Typically my 870 (buck in the tube, empty chamber), but sometimes I throw my carry gun (which IS chambered with HP's, but in a level 3 retention holster)in the nightstand ONLY WHILE I AM NEXT TO IT. If I get out of bed, the gun goes back in the safe or on my person.

We also have a very light sleeper in the house who takes a personal responsability of protecting my daughter from even the quietest bumps in the night. She may not be a killer but hopefully she gives me the advantage of a warning!



I know I wouldn't want to break into my house

Let's keep it respectful guys, no need to attack people or their ideas. These are all just opinions, the purpose of this site (IMO) is having a SAFE place to express ideas and opinions WITHOUT being put down or disrespected. Basic 1st ammendment stuff here, but that doesn't mean we need to use abrasive comments.

Thanks!

Given my HD firearm is a FN FNP-40 and does not have a safety and I keep it under the pillow when I sleep, the chamber stays empty. I can rack the slide fast enough if I need to,.

I can't believe we are having this discussion! What other safety item or tool would you apply some of this logic too?

-I think I will empty my fire extinguisher so it wont be under pressure in case somebody drops it???
-Maybe I should let the air out of my car tires at night so nobody steals it???
-I unplug my phone at night so it doesnt ring and bother me???

Come on! It's a self defense weapon for when the SHTF and there is no other way out! If there comes a time that you really need it, do you think you can chamber it that fast under intense pressure? If you aren't prepared and confident enough in you and your weapon you shouldn't carry one!

Do you leave your car running all night because you are concerned you might not have time to turn a key in the morning?

The only time I have a round chambered is when I have control of the gun. That is, the gun is in my hand, or in a holster on my person. I realize there is a tactical advantage to having a round chambered while a gun is in your closet or night stand, but the fact that I don't have direct control over who or what touches it is too much of a risk for me.

If I prepare correctly, there should be enough time from when a door is kicked in, window smashed, or alarm goes off to chamber a round in my HD weapon. That being said, I carry in my house at all times, unless I'm in my PJ's, shower or bed (which means I have control of the gun in my holster w/ a round chambered).

YMMV