Chuck R.
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Boomstick:
Debate is healthy!
I do not have any loaded forearms in my house unsecure period. Both my HD firearms reside in V-Line locked storage containers. The V-Line case I use is one of their steel storage boxes with a simplex lock. I've set it to have the same 3 button code that's on my pistol vault in my nightstand. It's accessible in a couple seconds, faster than going to the closet for instance. I don't subscribe to racking for effect either, it may or not work, but if someone persists after I've told them I'm armed the next sound is the snick of the safety.
Even if I did subscribe to the empty chamber due to safety, and I used to, my gun would still be secured in the gun vault. My picture was mostly to demonstrate that with the gun properly secured, there's not a lot of potential to drop it.
IMHO, there's just too great a chance of an "unauthorized" individual getting access to one of my loaded guns and the risk is too great. The V-Lines aren't crook proof, but they sure beat hiding them behind the door or hanging above the closet door.
Chuck
Chuck R,
Not to initiate an argument with you, but my thought on your comment is this: in the middle of the night or any other time, which is quicker? Getting into the locked case for the loaded weapon, or picking up a weapon sitting in the same area and charging it? Of course, there is the issue of safety, so I can definitely see keeping it locked up. Especially if someone is able to get to it before you are. I just want to hear your thoughts on the matter, especially pertaining to why you prefer such a practice. I can always use a fresh perspective, it may change my approach as well.
Debate is healthy!
I do not have any loaded forearms in my house unsecure period. Both my HD firearms reside in V-Line locked storage containers. The V-Line case I use is one of their steel storage boxes with a simplex lock. I've set it to have the same 3 button code that's on my pistol vault in my nightstand. It's accessible in a couple seconds, faster than going to the closet for instance. I don't subscribe to racking for effect either, it may or not work, but if someone persists after I've told them I'm armed the next sound is the snick of the safety.
Even if I did subscribe to the empty chamber due to safety, and I used to, my gun would still be secured in the gun vault. My picture was mostly to demonstrate that with the gun properly secured, there's not a lot of potential to drop it.
IMHO, there's just too great a chance of an "unauthorized" individual getting access to one of my loaded guns and the risk is too great. The V-Lines aren't crook proof, but they sure beat hiding them behind the door or hanging above the closet door.
Chuck