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I'm more than a little surprised that there aren't some of us calling for responsible firearm ownership? How many of you have guns on the shelf in a closet, drawer with your underwear or by the bed? I don't want/expect an answer.
It's a fact that peoples houses get burglarized. To have unsecured firearms in your home is flat-out irresponsible! Those people that DO have unsecured fire arm are a HUGE part of the problem! And, of course I'm not talking about someone who takes the time to break into a locked steel box.
I don't agree with your point.
Leaving a gun out where a child can get at it is irresponsible.
However, in a home, with locked doors? Dogs? Alarms?
What I hear from this is the same as saying the gun owner who has an NRA bumpersticker brought the burglary upon themselves. The Crim, follows you to your home and later breaks in to get your guns.
Likewise, if a bad guy comes into your house, you should leave and not interfere with him. Otherwise you pushing him towards violence. You should have insurance to protect your stuff.
I am not saying no one should use a safe. I have ones to hold some of my guns. But I also have guns in strategic places around my house. I also have no young children. Nor anyone who has issues. When I am dressed and about I have strapped up. But there are times when I am not - like before breakfast.
But that I keep guns not in a safe is not a cause of the problem.