I have to wonder why you left your carry gun where a house guest could access it while they were in your home. If this was something you let him handle then it would be prudent to check it afterwards.
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I know, and I do, just usually when I put the gun down for bedtime. It will now be after I pick the gun up.
the next time he gets a laser dot on his hood/windshield.
I hope you rethink that and you use a little better judgement. That very well could be view as being an instigator.These posts make me so happy I live where I do. If a "suspicious vehicle" drives past more than twice, the next time he gets a laser dot on his hood/windshield.
While my Daughter was a 911 dispatcher, I was awakened by a noise and found a car parked in my driveway next to my mailbox. I couldn't see the interior so after about 5 minutes, I called her on the non 911 line(not recorded). She said one of the Deputies was lost around here somewhere and couldn't find himself on his map. I told her to have him look out his window at the mailbox he was sitting beside. She said when he saw the laser dot on the mailbox he about spilled his coffee. At least he "found himself" and could get to where he was supposed to be.
Rexster said:Regarding the OP's chambered being cleared, it is wise to check the condition of any weapon that has been out of one's direct control. I have read or heard tales of family members unloading weapons too many times for me to trust anyone.
It was his brother. Some people take liberties in familial relationships that would clearly be overstepping boundaries for anyone else. I will not comment on the relationship further than that.Pretty sure the OP gets the point on pointing the laser by now.
I actually find it a bit odd anyone is fondling another person's loaded gun. All other other details aside, doesn't this seem unsafe at best.
If I had to guess, I would bet he is an older brother, and as such, thinks he knows more than you do.My brother was over earlier this evening and was ranting about how dangerous it is to keep a round in the chamber.
I pulled it out and slid the slide back (like I always do before putting it down) and to my absolute horror, the chamber was empty.
Blame? The fault lies with the OP. I understand being mad, but he needs to be mad at himself. Rule #1... check to see if the gun is loaded.
You mean like he did? The check part was done in this case. He checked, it wasn't loaded, and he corrected that issue. He's simply (and understandably) aggravated that a gun that he LEFT loaded in his home was unloaded when he next checked it. That I can understand. If he'd needed the gun on a timescale where such a check simply wasn't possible, then that could have had disastrous results.
this is a stupid law and unenforcable unless we allow home inspections. I dont want to force my practices on you, and you shouldn't on me. How about personal freedom to do what we all feel is right.Its the law that all guns must be locked up,
I'll bet the LCI on the Ruger SR9c doesn't seem so silly now
Also, why go to into a possible gun fight with a handgun (in 380 Auto, at that)? Get out a long gun. Perhaps you should do some planning and attend a self-defense course or two.
than it was the right choice. And given the situation, not like storm troopers were knocking on your door.Its the gun I am most comfortable with. I practice more with it than I do any other gun in the house.
Plus, where to put one's carry pistol when one gets home.This is a bizarre thread...right from the OP where he is as nervous he's ever been -- even though there is no actual threat -- all the way through the discussion of brotherly boundaries, the threatening use of a laser, and even the value of a loaded chamber indicator.
Yep. That should do it.Definitely got my money's worth on this one.