Would you let a relative or friend borrow your handgun, rifle or shotgun?

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I have one friend and one brother that I would loan to if hunting with me. The rest of my family has no clue and don't understand why I carry a gun.

In the self defense scenario, I'd rather give them $100 and have them buy a Hi-Point or a used revolver.
 
I would loan a gun to another "gun person" if it was something he or she didn't have for something they needed - say a caliber for a certain hunt, etc.

I don't really even like to borrow guns ... a neighbor wanted me to just go take this or that for a few days to try it out, but I really didn't want to be responsible for his gun(s). I'd rather shoot it with him present, but he didn't have the time at that moment because he was getting ready to move :( (why is it the GOOD neighbors that move away?)

I did borrow a short barrel pump shotgun a couple times while up in Alaska. All I had at that time was a muzzleloader and a 22. Now I can't figure out why I didn't just go out and buy one myself at the time ...:confused:
 
For range shooting or trap sure, if we're on the sam hunting trip sure. That is for long guns, handguns a definite no. For protection no, that means they're probably not proficient with the firearm.
 
I have a few friends that I would loan a gun, either a handgun or long gun, to. One must use good judgment in this, but I am not going to let the lawyers control my life any more than I can help.

I will use the best wisdom I have and let the chips fall where they may.

Jerry
 
I have had friends loan me guns before. I was interested in a 44 Mag Super Blackhawk and friend said "I'll let you borrow mine!" No problem! Another time someone else let me borrow their 357 lever action. I once offered a friend the use of my custom 10/22. I have had friends loan me the use of their vehicle before - worth a lot more than most any gun. At the moment I have a borrowed Contender barrel.
 
I have, and would, lend a firearm to a family member of friend, if I was sure of their skill level with guns. No one would get a loaner if I was not sure that they would not hurt themselves or others due to no knowledge of the gun.
 
I've done it twice.
I won't do it again.

I loaned my step dad a beautiful Yugo SKS I got back a rusted blemished stock POS. And that was after a week.

I loaned a pistol to my son because he wasn't old enough to buy one and depsperatly needed it after a home invasion with threats of more to come even if he moved. Turns out it was a drug related situation. I had always told him that if he was introuble I would always help if he called. if it had any thing to do with drugs, DON"T CALL.

Now I operate under the same rules as I do for lending money, if I can afford to loan it to you I can afford to give it to you
 
No. I declared a moratorium on "loaning" anything to anybody when my $300 carpet steamer came home broken.
 
I would loan one to my dad or my brother if need be. Hell, I have given guns to them.

I would not loan one to my little sister though. Seriously, she is one of those morons you hear about. I barely trust her with scissors. I wouldn't give her a gun unless I was participating in an Alamo type shootout/standoff. Even then, I would have already accepted that I was going to die. Arming her in that scenario at least does me no additional harm.

As for friends, nope. Don't have any to loan.
 
I would loan my brother anything I have, and the same goes for my best friend. Otherwise, it would be on a case by case situation.
 
Family would be mostly yes, most of my family and extended family are all proficient with firearms. The only reason they would is because they were trying something they were thinking about buying, or theirs was broke and being fixed.

Friends, MAYBE one or two, depending on the situtation. Definitely not for protection, I would help them get one. I don't want my gun tied up in an investigation, possibly confiscated, and me potentially having liabilities.

Handguns are a no, says Michigan.
 
I usually carry a "spare" rifle or shotgun (depending on where I'm hunting) and also usually carry a backup shotgun during bird season. I've loaned these to friends on countless occasions for various reasons such as breakdowns. My trusted hunting partners (3 of them and they know who they are) can borrow anything of mine they want. If they don't know how to handle it, I'd show them. Here in NY, you can't let anyone handle handguns that aren't on their permit, so loaning a handgun is not an issue. However, if I COULD, I would not loan one out for personal protection. I'd encourage the person to take the mandated safety course, and get their own handgun.
 
Loans -

Yes, with minor reservations. In my family, the only question would be, "Which one do you want?" On my wife's side of the family there's a BIL and a nephew who would be treated the same way. Others might or might not qualify but only after a trip to the range.

As for friends, I wouldn't be calling them a friend if I couldn't trust them. There are prople you're friendly with, then there are friends.

GrayBear
 
I routinly trade guns with family members for all sorts of purposes as well as with some of my neighbors

In fact, for the last 6 months, I've actually been carrying one of my neighbors guns day to day because its smaller and easier to conceal with summer clothes.
 
Sure, I've had competitor friends offer me loaners when my stuff had to be in the shop, I've loaned some out for the same reason.
 
My brother-in-law once loaned his Ruger Blackhawk to a relative who left it outside on the deck overnight, and worse yet in the pouring rain. :eek: Amazingly, it didn't rust and after a thorough cleaning was as good as new.


My own policy is, select members of my immediate family, yes, but everyone else no.
 
I re-enlisted in the US Army and got sent to Korea.

I left my car and guns with my best friend.
 
Friday I stopped at jfruser's house and offered him the loan of one of my Swedes to get a feel of it, since he's considering a CG63. but I'd forgotten he already had a model 38. Offer still stands, though.

I've lent longarms to my brother before. I even bought him a H&R 12 gauge after he was burgled and all his were stolen many years ago.

All in all, it sort of depends.

Regards,
Rabbit.
 
My immediate family wouldn't ask to borrow, if my sons or daughter asked I would either give them it or go buy them something suitable. Whats mine is my wifes so to speak although I have taken back guns and given her something simpler that she likes better.

Family outside the above. Don't even ask, isn't going to happen.

I really don't like borrowing other peoples guns, would never feel comfortable with more than a few test clips or cylinders at the range. Basically if you lend me a firearm, I am responsible for it and will return it to your possesion in the exact condition I borrowed it in. Hence I have undue concern whenever I have it.

On the flip side I expect the same. I have been in situations where I have had both to borrow and lend guns. Always in hunting camp where some failure ended up leaving a hunter without a firearm. I am never on the recieving end anymore because I carry spares. In these circumstances to a responsible party yes.

For self protection, I doubt it, but circumstances dictate. In my past I have worked in some very low rent crappy places similar to Iraq. If you were with me and I thought you needed to be armed, I would hand you a firearm, make sure you knew how to use it, and pray you didn't. If I got it back later that would be a bonus. Most scenarios here in America I don't consider that dire and I would be extremely hesitant on arming someone, I'm not saying it could never happen but it would be a extremely rare situation.
 
I have loaned a gun twice (meaning it left my possesion and sight). I share at the range often.

Both times I have had good experiences.

One a close friend wanted to borrow my scoped deer rifle for hunting season because his rifle had a loose sight. He returned it and said, "Man that thing is sighted in real good for 10 yards."

Other time another friends wife called us at work and she had won a considerable pot in Bingo and didn't want to claim it without her husband present. He has a CWP but wasn't carrying that day. I lent him my gun for the night and got it back the next day.


When I loan guns I do stipulate that they use my ammo so I know that it being fed well, and that I clean it so it is done the way I want it done. I am picky and it suits them and me equally well.
 
never has happened, but the short answer is:

depends on the person. and the reason.

i have no problem if they have the right training or attitude. or, if they have the right attitude but no training, i'll fill that in if need be.

but i'm also the type to borrow or loan a car. will do so quite easily, without thought. as long as it's the right person. with the right skills and attitude.

this encompasses all immediate family, and about 80% of my friends.
 
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