It’s unknown if demonstrating responsible handling actually keeps kids safe.
When I was growing up in the 80s and 90s my Grandfather who served in WW2 kept guns in several closets and under two beds at least, and I also knew where the ammo was located. I knew to never mess with them but times sure have changed.
Nowadays I lock mine up responsibly and never loaded. I’ve not started giving my kids lessons though, since they’re not even 10 yet. We’ve talked about safety though. I think that education is super important.
I’ve thought about one of those hidey wall shelves but am a bit scared to have anything quick access that they could stumble upon.
That’s for the best to educate them. It’s totally possible one of their friends has unsecured firearms in their house. Better to know it’s something serious and to leave them alone.
This is a really important point, thank you for raising it!
Link to source study:
Parental Engagement With Children Around Firearms and Unsecure Storage
Title really needs to include that all participants own firearms. Makes a pretty big difference.
Isn’t that implied? You can’t keep unlocked and loaded guns in your house if you don’t own guns.
Not the onion
Just… why?
Most likely they have been sold the fantasy that someone could break in and kill you at any time so if you do not have a gun at the ready, you will be a statistic.
True… It’s very passive. No one ever pressed me to think this way but I just did… And still sorta do. Maybe movies? And I was susceptible to applying that concept to myself? I dunno.
