Quote: Was thinking about getting a handgun and permit. However, I'm nervous about having a loaded gun in the house with a nine and an eleven year old. If they are told not to do something, they generally mind. But curiosity can get the best of any kid. I'm needing suggestions on how to have a home with kids and a loaded handgun without the unthinkable happening.
Lemme kick in my $0.02. I have 3 kids 11, 8, 6. All 3 shoot and are better shots than most adults. Before they touched a loaded gun we spend a day learning the parts, proper names and practicing safe handling with a unloaded gun. I quized each of them and made them understand that no one was shooting unless we all knew how to be safe and we helped each other out. It was nice seeing them work together to learn, be critical w/each other, and be safety conscious. I keep most of my guns in a safe, but there is a Glock 40 in my nightstand, a 380 in the kitchen and a 12ga by the front door. I do know that in Florida it is a felony to have a loaded weapon with in reach of a minor. You can always keep the gun beside and the ammo in the dresser, or keep it loaded at night and safe it during the day. Whatever works best for your situation, makes everyone in your house comfortable, and keep everyone safe.
"stupid's in the water these days, they're gonna drink it anyways, until they don't know right from wrong..."
