Not for nothing guys but...the O.P did NOT ask for a 5 page debate on the merits of the second amendment...what he asked was

"I'm needing suggestions on how to have a home with kids and a loaded handgun without the unthinkable happening."

keep it on target!

Pun intended

THE VOICE OF REASON per: Stewart AF&AM/Shriner/Scoutmaster 130/45 TBS 2shim SS Uni 18/42