Ohio Gun Guy
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I think yours is one of the few real life examples of a firearm being more dangerous than not having one.....
Please dont confuse what I'm saying this shouldnt be a mandatory government imposed solution.......
My thoughts are that at a certain age, if there is a gun in the house the people in it have to be trusted not to harm themselves or others. I have kids, and I lock my guns up. At somepoint however I will start the familiarization process. You can try to convince yourself that you can devise a system where he can't get them......but I really dont think so. Either through one mis-step, or given enough time and determination he could figure out any system you devise. I just dont think a teen (or near teen) wont at some point get access to a firearm stored in the house. They are smarter than they act..... (I still remember) That is where typically the judgment portion comes into play. If his judgment or mental status can't be trusted then I would thinks seriously about not having a gun in that house (Or do some absolutely extraordinary measures....which will cause you stress and likely negate the benifit).
Please dont confuse what I'm saying this shouldnt be a mandatory government imposed solution.......
My thoughts are that at a certain age, if there is a gun in the house the people in it have to be trusted not to harm themselves or others. I have kids, and I lock my guns up. At somepoint however I will start the familiarization process. You can try to convince yourself that you can devise a system where he can't get them......but I really dont think so. Either through one mis-step, or given enough time and determination he could figure out any system you devise. I just dont think a teen (or near teen) wont at some point get access to a firearm stored in the house. They are smarter than they act..... (I still remember) That is where typically the judgment portion comes into play. If his judgment or mental status can't be trusted then I would thinks seriously about not having a gun in that house (Or do some absolutely extraordinary measures....which will cause you stress and likely negate the benifit).