As we all know, having your gun unloaded, locked, or hidden too well does you no good at a time when you would actually need it.
In the same regard the weapon that was supposed to protect my family could potentially destroy it.
My children are still young, the oldest is 3 1/2. So keeping the pistol out of their reach isnt too much of a problem, yet. But it is time to think about relocating it. I need a place that is close to the bed, easily accessible and that will be safe from the kids for years to come.
I have been thinking about getting a box style picture frame (saw one @ wally world) that has a hollow space behind it big enough for a pistol. I would put a hinge on 1 side and a pin style locking mechanism built into the top. I would hang it high next to the bed.
I have also been thinking about cutting a hole behind a picture to build a velvet lined cubby to keep it in.
My question is how do you parents out there handle this dilemma? Close enough and ready to use but not a threat to little curious hands.
and
How many weapons do you keep in the house? Obviously it wont do you any good if you're on the wrong side of the house when you need it.
Thanks for the help.
In the same regard the weapon that was supposed to protect my family could potentially destroy it.
My children are still young, the oldest is 3 1/2. So keeping the pistol out of their reach isnt too much of a problem, yet. But it is time to think about relocating it. I need a place that is close to the bed, easily accessible and that will be safe from the kids for years to come.
I have been thinking about getting a box style picture frame (saw one @ wally world) that has a hollow space behind it big enough for a pistol. I would put a hinge on 1 side and a pin style locking mechanism built into the top. I would hang it high next to the bed.
I have also been thinking about cutting a hole behind a picture to build a velvet lined cubby to keep it in.
My question is how do you parents out there handle this dilemma? Close enough and ready to use but not a threat to little curious hands.
and
How many weapons do you keep in the house? Obviously it wont do you any good if you're on the wrong side of the house when you need it.
Thanks for the help.