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I've read a bunch of the threads here about how folks keep their kids safe by arming themselves to protect their family. I admire that and I appreciate it.
That said, how do you make sure that your kids (or other's children) don't accidently discharge the firearms you keep at home?
How do you balance your desire to have immediate access to the right gun with the uncanny abilities of a 11 year old boy to find or get into anything?
The reason I ask is that my oldest son is turning 6 and is now is of an age that he might actually figure out keys/locks/powder/spark.
My intention is that someday soon I teach him the real life consequences of playing with guns and how much respect they deserve, and I have no doubt this will augment my security... but I need some good ideas on how to have my cake and eat it too. Suggestions on how you have kept your young children out of your guns are very welcome. Putting everything in the safe seems like the only way right now...
Thanks in advance... especially those who have raised boys and know what I'm dealing with
Lock up all your firearms. Take the bolts out, and use trigger locks, then place the bolts and trigger lock keys in a safe deposit box down at the bank along with all ammunition. The only firearm that shouldnt be locked up is the one you might need to use to defend your family with. That one has to stay on your person at all times during the day, and when you go to bed at night, ensure your bedroom door is locked from the inside and the key is around your neck. Im not kidding. That is the only way I can figure to be sure that your child doesnt get his hands on it and accidently shoots himself or someone else.