Sleeping with a gun
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kd7nqb
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I realized that as soon as I posted but I cant edit that text. Glad somebody else caught it.
Winchester 73
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Perhaps a friendly moderator can fix it for you.
Far from the worst of crimes.
jakemccoy
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"Yes" is the correct answer because I know relatively nothing about the person asking the original question.
In order to answer "no", I'd have to assume answers to a few important questions, for example:
-Does the person sleeping with the gun understand and practice the Four Safety Rules?
-Does the person sleeping understand that they need a quality holster in order to be safe?
-Does the person sleeping have a lot of familiarity with the particular gun?
-Does the person sleeping have a habit of sleepwalking or doing other random activities in their sleep?
Anyway, possessing a gun is a safety issue in itself. The Four Safety Rules are provided to address the safety issue. For those who fully understand the Rules, substantially all safety questions are rather mundane.
I can't understand why so many people answered "no you're fine" without needing to know anything else. I'm imagining my 12-year-old nephew asked the original question. Telling him "no you're fine" would be not only incorrect but also irresponsible on my part.
In order to answer "no", I'd have to assume answers to a few important questions, for example:
-Does the person sleeping with the gun understand and practice the Four Safety Rules?
-Does the person sleeping understand that they need a quality holster in order to be safe?
-Does the person sleeping have a lot of familiarity with the particular gun?
-Does the person sleeping have a habit of sleepwalking or doing other random activities in their sleep?
Anyway, possessing a gun is a safety issue in itself. The Four Safety Rules are provided to address the safety issue. For those who fully understand the Rules, substantially all safety questions are rather mundane.
I can't understand why so many people answered "no you're fine" without needing to know anything else. I'm imagining my 12-year-old nephew asked the original question. Telling him "no you're fine" would be not only incorrect but also irresponsible on my part.
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The Tourist
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There is always a pistol around here within arm's reach.
(As I write this three home invasion suspects are on the loose.)
We don't have children, so when we are at home the guns are out in the open for convenience. At night, the bedroom door is locked, more to keep the mutts from getting hurt by intruders than for any other reason. They will run to anyone it seems.
However, due to some tense times at a former job, my friend and I had to stay locked inside the main office building for several nights. We slept and ate in shifts, all in the dark while we maintained a high speed camera.
Even when I slept, I had a Detonics Combat Master in a Bianchi thumb-break half holster. I slept on top of that little pistol many times--cocked and locked--and that model does not have a grip safety.
(As I write this three home invasion suspects are on the loose.)
We don't have children, so when we are at home the guns are out in the open for convenience. At night, the bedroom door is locked, more to keep the mutts from getting hurt by intruders than for any other reason. They will run to anyone it seems.
However, due to some tense times at a former job, my friend and I had to stay locked inside the main office building for several nights. We slept and ate in shifts, all in the dark while we maintained a high speed camera.
Even when I slept, I had a Detonics Combat Master in a Bianchi thumb-break half holster. I slept on top of that little pistol many times--cocked and locked--and that model does not have a grip safety.
My wife actually made this nice little "side pocket" for lack of better words, that hangs off of my side of the bed and that's where my pistol goes. Not uncomfortable cause it's not on me, wont fall or move cause it's not under my pillow, but it's still in arms reach, cocked and locked.
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I sleep so deeply that someone would have shot me with my own gun before i wake up. When im not sleeping so deeply im restless... talking and moving around in my sleep... dont want a gun under the pillow then. I keep it 2 steps away at least.
DougDubya
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A gun under a pillow?
Considering that objects on my bed move in my sleep, I'd end up sleeping with the frame under my ribcage when it started under the pillow.
Not good for the posture, my droog.
I can see falling asleep in a chair with a holstered firearm, however.
Considering that objects on my bed move in my sleep, I'd end up sleeping with the frame under my ribcage when it started under the pillow.
Not good for the posture, my droog.
I can see falling asleep in a chair with a holstered firearm, however.
In a holster, no problem.
In a bed, I would suggest a gun with a heavy trigger such that casual contact in a groggy state won't set it off. A double action revolver is nice. A gun that won't have problems due to picking up lint and stuff is good also.
In a bed, I would suggest a gun with a heavy trigger such that casual contact in a groggy state won't set it off. A double action revolver is nice. A gun that won't have problems due to picking up lint and stuff is good also.
I agree that it depends on the gun and on the person, but it would be much better in a holster.
I used to have a bed frame where the rails were wider than the mattress, and a pump shotgun fit in there, so I guess that sort of counts, but it wasn't like "in bed" with me.
I used to have a bed frame where the rails were wider than the mattress, and a pump shotgun fit in there, so I guess that sort of counts, but it wasn't like "in bed" with me.
csmkersh
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Until I read the OP's initial post, I had some qualms on the subject. As a young man, I often slept with a S&W M36 Chief under my pillow. When TDY, my wife would too until I returned. This, for some, could be very dangerous. But asleep in a recliner with a handgun in a holster on your hip is a different matter altogether.
Claude Clay
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unless you have taken Ambien............
10 Ring Tao
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Crap, I accidentally put Yes, but meant to click No.
Taking a nap with it in a holster that covers the trigger should never be a problem.
Taking a nap with it in a holster that covers the trigger should never be a problem.
rockinrussky
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It also depends on how much you move while asleep. I've known people that will sleep-walk, turn on lights, etc etc. I wouldn't trust them with a gun on their hip simply because they might 'dream they're at the range' 
Otherwise, if you don't fall into that category you should be fine.
Otherwise, if you don't fall into that category you should be fine.ctdonath
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The guns which can be "sleepily accessed" are in a condition which requires quick but non-sleepy cognition to operate (either via fast-open safe or operating bolt & safety), figuring that either they can't be rendered operable in that state of mind, or doing so would cause a huge ***!?!?!?!??! reaction activating full consciousness.
As for "napping CCW": I nap very differently from how I sleep, slightly-aware sub-conscious vs. dream-laden un-conscious. I don't see a situational conflict.
As for "napping CCW": I nap very differently from how I sleep, slightly-aware sub-conscious vs. dream-laden un-conscious. I don't see a situational conflict.
Another poll that doesn't have a realistic answer that can be logically chosen.
Yes it's a safety issue AND you're most likely fine if you do it. Why didn't the original poster simply ask if we do it yea or nea? My pillow moved all over the place until I put my Taurus .357 7 shot (yes I know it's an old model) inside the pillow case and under the pillow
Yes it's a safety issue AND you're most likely fine if you do it. Why didn't the original poster simply ask if we do it yea or nea? My pillow moved all over the place until I put my Taurus .357 7 shot (yes I know it's an old model) inside the pillow case and under the pillow
Hokkmike
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I voted yes as I thought you meant overnight as opposed to a cat nap.
Mr. Designer
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I've slept with my revolver in my pocket before. Nothing happened.
jakemccoy
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10_Ring_Tao wrote,
Yeah, but that's not information given in the question, nor is it reasonable to assume that everybody knows about a proper holster, etc.
Yeah, but that's not information given in the question, nor is it reasonable to assume that everybody knows about a proper holster, etc.
romma
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Keltec, in a pocket holster in my pocket laying on the couch. I have napped.
packnrat
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i would reather sleep with a cute girl...
but i would say it could be a problem having a gun on your person while sleeping,
as some people do not wake up very good ...when startled.
some come up swinging at anything.
but it would depend on who you are.
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but i would say it could be a problem having a gun on your person while sleeping,
as some people do not wake up very good ...when startled.
some come up swinging at anything.
but it would depend on who you are.
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