How dangerous is having a gun in your house if you have children?

[MooseKnuckle]

I lived in a house with guns all my life. If and when I have children, they will too; I'm a CCW holder. It's all about responsibility and teaching your kids about the dangers of firearms. I was taught not to touch my Pop's loaded handguns, it's that simple.

 

[Konigin]

I grew up in a house full of guns, and I'm happy to say all of us are fine, never had an accident.

 

[Jmmsbnd007]

Originally posted by: classy
There have been some very heated debates on guns, not that I've ever been involved but you might want to rethink your gun owning after reading here. It is a fact a gun will be more likely used to injure a family member or friend than be used against a robber. But if you want to own one lock it up in a metal safe that only you can open. People who buy guns for protection are in a tough situation. Cause to have a gun for protection you must have it where there is easy access. The problem is easy access is usually what gets someone other than a would be robber killed. Owning a gun to me is just not worth it unless you hunt or are a serious target shooter. If you need protection get a dog or move to some place safer.

You have your anti-gun statistics, I have my pro-gun statistics.
http://www.gunfacts.info/

 

[Jmmsbnd007]

Originally posted by: jumpr

Originally posted by: piku
Guns aren't inherently "dirty," that is just how they are often portrayed.

Incorrect. Guns are made for killing. I can't think of an instrument that's more dangerous to human life than a gun. It has one purpose - to lodge bullets into humans, animals and targets. Cars are made for driving. Knives are made for cutting food, and scissors are made for cutting paper and other materials.

But guns are made for killing. That's all I need to believe that guns are 'dirty.'

Actually, a gun is made to expel a projectile at a high speed. By the way, I highly doubt the first knives were invented for cutting food. *cough*st@b*cough*

 

[Pliablemoose]

More children drown in 1/2 filled 5 gallon buckets than die from friendly fire.

Buckets are bad....:|

 

[Ausm]

Trigger Guard


Ausm

 

[Pliablemoose]

Originally posted by: Nocturnal
Like I'm wondering since a lot of times when kids play with guns they end up shooting each other and killing one another. How does one go about enjoying/keeping guns without their children getting their hands on them and playing with them and or selling them or even a robber from stealing them?

Are there security measures that can stop kids from finding guns and trying to use them? How are those security measures when it comes time to defend yourself from, say, an armed robberer?

Gun Vault

I have one & it works very well...

 

[Ylen13]

Originally posted by: Pliablemoose

Originally posted by: Nocturnal
Like I'm wondering since a lot of times when kids play with guns they end up shooting each other and killing one another. How does one go about enjoying/keeping guns without their children getting their hands on them and playing with them and or selling them or even a robber from stealing them?

Are there security measures that can stop kids from finding guns and trying to use them? How are those security measures when it comes time to defend yourself from, say, an armed robberer?

Gun Vault

I have one & it works very well...

what's the point of having a gun in that if u can't get it out really fast for personall protection

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: Ylen13

Originally posted by: Pliablemoose

Originally posted by: Nocturnal
Like I'm wondering since a lot of times when kids play with guns they end up shooting each other and killing one another. How does one go about enjoying/keeping guns without their children getting their hands on them and playing with them and or selling them or even a robber from stealing them?

Are there security measures that can stop kids from finding guns and trying to use them? How are those security measures when it comes time to defend yourself from, say, an armed robberer?

Gun Vault

I have one & it works very well...

what's the point of having a gun in that if u can't get it out really fast for personall protection

Hunting, collecting, repairing, etc.

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: classy

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: piku

Bobby shouldn't be saying "Hey! What is THAT??," because the parent should have already explained what it is to the kid, it?s purpose, and why he shouldn't touch it. Or even if they are interested they should be taken to the range to shoot one if they wanted.

BINGO! All children should be trained not only to not touch a gun without a parent around, but also how to handle one safely when supervised by an adult.

Ask a liberal why "just say no" failed for sex, and failed for drugs... but is an absolute when it comes to guns. Most will not have an answer.

The fact of the matter is, we live in a world with guns. NOT training your children about gun safety beyond "just say no" is abusive, period. All children should be trained on how to handle firearms safely, and the proper respect with which to treat them.

Stop and think about that for a second? You should be teaching your children how to play ball or read a book. Not teaching them how to handle a gun. Its sad when parents think child rearing should include guns 101. Its sick. At least he doesn't have any yet.

What is wrong with Guns 101 (if there is actually such a course)? I would have loved to learn about guns when I was a child.

 

[EyeMWing]

Originally posted by: jumpr

Originally posted by: piku
Guns aren't inherently "dirty," that is just how they are often portrayed.

Incorrect. Guns are made for killing. I can't think of an instrument that's more dangerous to human life than a gun. It has one purpose - to lodge bullets into humans, animals and targets. Cars are made for driving. Knives are made for cutting food, and scissors are made for cutting paper and other materials.

But guns are made for killing. That's all I need to believe that guns are 'dirty.'

The first knives were made for killing.

And I can think of LOTS of things that are more dangerous to human life than guns. But obviously you wouldn't have a problem if I threw a 2,000lb bomb down your chimney, eh?

 

[jonn]

armedandsecure.org

 

[Cerb]

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: piku

Bobby shouldn't be saying "Hey! What is THAT??," because the parent should have already explained what it is to the kid, it?s purpose, and why he shouldn't touch it. Or even if they are interested they should be taken to the range to shoot one if they wanted.

BINGO! All children should be trained not only to not touch a gun without a parent around, but also how to handle one safely when supervised by an adult.

Ask a liberal why "just say no" failed for sex, and failed for drugs... but is an absolute when it comes to guns. Most will not have an answer.

The fact of the matter is, we live in a world with guns. NOT training your children about gun safety beyond "just say no" is abusive, period. All children should be trained on how to handle firearms safely, and the proper respect with which to treat them.

Well said.
No, I do not have a loaded gun here. I have an automatic .22 my grandfather gave me, but rarely even use it. However, I do know how to use, and have used in ranges and backyards, various firearms. At my uncle's, there were always firearms about, most loaded...but I knew damn well not to touch them, even when they were taller than me.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: EyeMWing

Originally posted by: jumpr

Originally posted by: piku
Guns aren't inherently "dirty," that is just how they are often portrayed.

Incorrect. Guns are made for killing. I can't think of an instrument that's more dangerous to human life than a gun. It has one purpose - to lodge bullets into humans, animals and targets. Cars are made for driving. Knives are made for cutting food, and scissors are made for cutting paper and other materials.

But guns are made for killing. That's all I need to believe that guns are 'dirty.'

The first knives were made for killing.

And I can think of LOTS of things that are more dangerous to human life than guns. But obviously you wouldn't have a problem if I threw a 2,000lb bomb down your chimney, eh?

"You are the weapon. The gun is the tool."

- M4H

 

[Squisher]

I just purchased my first handgun not more than five minutes ago online. When it's not on my person it'll be going into this.

 

[jlee]

I grew up with guns..as did my brother and three sisters. Nobody shot anybody yet..

Edit: We also have three shotguns around here...we've shot a coral snake in our front yard, and there's a water moccasin around somewhere. I don't want to have to go through a gun safe, a trigger lock..run to the other side of the house for a shell, then back outside and hope the thing is still there..I'm going to grab a shotgun and some shells..load it on my way out, and shoot the snake before it bites any of the dozen or so kids in our neighborhood..

 

[Pliablemoose]

Originally posted by: Ylen13

Originally posted by: Pliablemoose

Originally posted by: Nocturnal
Like I'm wondering since a lot of times when kids play with guns they end up shooting each other and killing one another. How does one go about enjoying/keeping guns without their children getting their hands on them and playing with them and or selling them or even a robber from stealing them?

Are there security measures that can stop kids from finding guns and trying to use them? How are those security measures when it comes time to defend yourself from, say, an armed robberer?

Gun Vault

I have one & it works very well...

what's the point of having a gun in that if u can't get it out really fast for personall protection

It takes me about 1/2 second to open the thing in the dark, opening is spring loaded.

Did you even look @ the link?

 

[Ylen13]

Originally posted by: Pliablemoose

Originally posted by: Ylen13

Originally posted by: Pliablemoose

Originally posted by: Nocturnal
Like I'm wondering since a lot of times when kids play with guns they end up shooting each other and killing one another. How does one go about enjoying/keeping guns without their children getting their hands on them and playing with them and or selling them or even a robber from stealing them?

Are there security measures that can stop kids from finding guns and trying to use them? How are those security measures when it comes time to defend yourself from, say, an armed robberer?

Gun Vault

I have one & it works very well...

what's the point of having a gun in that if u can't get it out really fast for personall protection

It takes me about 1/2 second to open the thing in the dark, opening is spring loaded.

Did you even look @ the link?

yes but don't u need a key to open it
edit:reread the text in the link i see u can use the code, intersting maybe will get one of those for my self

 

[Analog]

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: piku

Bobby shouldn't be saying "Hey! What is THAT??," because the parent should have already explained what it is to the kid, it?s purpose, and why he shouldn't touch it. Or even if they are interested they should be taken to the range to shoot one if they wanted.

BINGO! All children should be trained not only to not touch a gun without a parent around, but also how to handle one safely when supervised by an adult.

Ask a liberal why "just say no" failed for sex, and failed for drugs... but is an absolute when it comes to guns. Most will not have an answer.

The fact of the matter is, we live in a world with guns. NOT training your children about gun safety beyond "just say no" is abusive, period. All children should be trained on how to handle firearms safely, and the proper respect with which to treat them.

excellent comment.

 

[Jzero]

I suspect it's no more dangerous than having a bottle of DRANO in your house, and should probably be treated with a similar level of caution - keep it locked up and out of reach of children. If your children are old enough to understand and follow your instructions, teach them how to use it safely and properly under your supervision and keep it locked away safely otherwise.

 

[Garet Jax]

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: piku

Bobby shouldn't be saying "Hey! What is THAT??," because the parent should have already explained what it is to the kid, it?s purpose, and why he shouldn't touch it. Or even if they are interested they should be taken to the range to shoot one if they wanted.

BINGO! All children should be trained not only to not touch a gun without a parent around, but also how to handle one safely when supervised by an adult.

Ask a liberal why "just say no" failed for sex, and failed for drugs... but is an absolute when it comes to guns. Most will not have an answer.

The fact of the matter is, we live in a world with guns. NOT training your children about gun safety beyond "just say no" is abusive, period. All children should be trained on how to handle firearms safely, and the proper respect with which to treat them.

Right. As parents we are so successful in teaching our children not to drink, do drugs, smoke, or have unprotected sex. Why not add gun education to the list.

Kids will do what kids will do no matter what we as parents teach them. Having a gun and a child in the same house is a bad idea.

My wife and I will never let our children go to a friend's house if their parent's have guns. Yes, we will phone ahead to find out if necessary.

 

[CPA]

I wish we lived in the 1800s. It would be fun to see how some of you would have reacted to the fact that almost every household had a gun or two in it. And the kids knew how to shoot just as well as the adults. Why is the capacity of learning to properly handle a gun for a child today so much less than one back a hundred years ago?

 

[Hammer]

well if the gun is unloaded and out of reach, it isn't very dangerous now is it?

 

[Garet Jax]

Originally posted by: CPA
I wish we lived in the 1800s. It would be fun to see how some of you would have reacted to the fact that almost every household had a gun or two in it. And the kids knew how to shoot just as well as the adults. Why is the capacity of learning to properly handle a gun for a child today so much less than one back a hundred years ago?

It's called evolution.

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: Garet Jax

Originally posted by: CPA
I wish we lived in the 1800s. It would be fun to see how some of you would have reacted to the fact that almost every household had a gun or two in it. And the kids knew how to shoot just as well as the adults. Why is the capacity of learning to properly handle a gun for a child today so much less than one back a hundred years ago?

It's called evolution.

Really?

Please detail exactly how humans have evolved in the past 100 years.