Why Do So Many Of Us Point Our Loaded Gun At Our Loved Ones?

[sigbear]

I know I and many of you folk's have had loaded weapons pointed at loved ones at a time or two or thousands of times.

When carrying a loaded handgun in a horizontal shoulder holster with your kid's in the backseat maybe, or in a fanny pack hiking with your family?

The 1st time I wore a fanny pack to go hiking with my wife. I had the gun in the fanny pack when I got into the car. While waiting for my wife to come out of the house and get in the car, I realized that if I didn't face the gun towards the drivers door, it would be aimed at my wife, so I did just that.

Anyone else ever think of this or amI just paranoid?

Sigbear

 

[usp9]

I vote for the paranoid thing.

 

[jdc1244]

Melodramatic rather than paranoid, I’d say – but there’s nothing wrong with ensuring a loaded firearm is properly secured in a safe configuration.

 

[Maelstrom]

A proper shoulder holster protects the trigger guard to prevent discharge.

Think of it this way, when you carry a rifle or shotgun around in a case, do you consider that you're sweeping hundreds of people with the muzzle? Of course not. The gun is secured.

If you keep a handgun in your safe, do you consider that the muzzle is pointing towards a neighbor's house? No. The gun is secured.

 

[Zach S]

I consider holstered pistols safe. They are inanimate objects, they aren't just gonna "go off" like so many news stories claim.

If I didn't, I'd have to walk awfully funny since every time I take a step with my left foot, my right one gets covered by the muzzle.

 

[xd45gaper]

dont use a shoulder holster if you are worried about it.

 

[Jaybird78]

This shows the absolute necessity of ankle carry!



KICKBALL anyone?


YOU are paranoid, come over to my house, I can school in the ways of the tinfoil hats.

 

[waterhouse]

This shows the absolute necessity of ankle carry!

Until you go into a multi level house or building. Won't someone please think of the people on the first floor!

 

[Eightball]

If you have a functioning, safe firearm carried in a well-made holster, it shouldn't be an issue.

 

[Boba Fett]

I wouldn't worry about it. I've thought about it too and I do take all possible precaution not to have a gun pointing at anyone even though I know it isn't going to just "go off."

So long as the safety is on or it is properly holstered, don't worry about it. Now, if you have the gun just flopping around in your fanny pack, I'd worry. If you have other items also flopping around in there, I'd worry even more. Just like any of my pocket guns, there isn't anything else but the gun in my pocket. No coins, no comb; nothing.

 

[gbelleh]

Properly secured, well maintained guns don't go off by themselves.

Your car parked in the driveway points at everyone walking past on the sidewalk too.

 

[jocko]

where is the kickball game being held at. I'm on my way????

wow, what next??

 

[joejoeshooter]

Kick ball? You might hit someone in the face. I don't think so.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

The safety rules only come into play when the gun is being handled or fired, not simply being carried in a holster. No modern design handgun in good working order can fire itself. It is good to be vigilant, but don't go overboard. There is virtually no position you can carry a gun without the muzzle pointed at something.

The moment you touch the gun, the rules are in play. Pay careful attention to Rule Three, especially, in the particular scenario you describe.

 

[marv]

As I sit here my DAO LCP in its Nemisis in my pocket is pointed at the window and the busy highway in front of my house. Am I worried? Nope.

 

[Floppy_D]

My fear of accidentally muzzling someone has completely caused me to stop arbitrary backflips while carrying.

In seriousness, I think you're being a silly goose. It's a mechanical device, not a magical death ray. You're not "pointing" it unless it's in your hands. "Holstered" is not "pointed."

 

[Little_Bigman]

The only loaded gun I ever pointed at a loved one got me 3 babies.

Well worth the risk

 

[Claude Clay]

paranoid for sure if you are being 100 % serious--methinks there is a bit of good natured baiting to your thread. however--

carry a revolver and you can smile and think 'what, me worry?"

 

[Fenris]

Magical death rays are required by Galactic Convention #25S121-9 to have a 44 newton trigger pulls and a 2 second safety interrupt switch.

No reason to worry about them. Unless you need one in a hurry.

 

[Rmac58]

I'll agree with the posters that state the darn thing WILL NOT FIRE ITSELF!

 

[.357 magnum]

Holster is Safe-Secure.

The Holster is a Safe and Secure Carry. As an Excellent Rule it is good to have the Gun Pointing away from a person even in a holster if possible. As some of the other Posters noted. You are putting undo Worry and Anxiety on yourself once the gun is in a Secure Holster. Most Modern Semi-Auto's have both a Trigger Safety and Internal Safety. The XD-M's I Have even go as far as a Grip Safety.

There are other things in this Situation that you must recognize as Very Good. The Fact that you take the time to Own, Train and Carry/Keep a Firearm Near You to Protect Your in Life and The Lives of Your Loved Ones. Plus You do it in a Safe Manner

The Best to You and Yours Frank!

 

[Drail]

This is a joke, right?

 

[Double Naught Spy]

Why Do So Many Of Us Point Our Loaded Gun At Our Loved Ones?

What I think you don't understand is that a weapon carried in a holster isn't being pointed at anyone. What you are talking about is orientation.

 

[presspuller]

I carry all the time and have never pointed my carry piece at anyone.

 

[Dain Bramage]

I used to worry about pointing a gun at my future children. Now that my four kids are growing up, and I don't plan on having any more, I Smart Carry a cocked-and-unlocked 1911 with the grip safety disabled. Haven't had any problems so far.