Opinions on the requirement to store firearms securely

[Old Fart]

I do enjoy hearing the old war stories at the GS and at the Range, about how weapons where left loaded near doors, and in reach of people, but that was a saner simpler time, people respected other peoples belongings, they understood the danger involved in items, and they took personal responsibility for there own actions, rather than trying to make it everyone elses problem.

If you were on property it was pretty common to have a shotty near the door and a shell on the counter.

Snake gun for the missus if one came slithering.

Many years ago.

[bunnybuster]

If you were on property it was pretty common to have a shotty near the door and a shell on the counter.

Snake gun for the missus if one came slithering.

Many years ago.

+1

Now the snakes slither to the door and ask to use your toilet/phone/whatever, a solid gimlet walking stick is by the door, where else. I use it to go out when my hip plays up and the dogs are always entertained.

Cheers,
G.

[Herdsman]

We've found 2 pythons in the oven over the years.

Left the door down to cool after cooking and they've got in once it was down enough but still warm.

Only pythons in these cases but you wouldn't want a brown in your oven!

[on_one_wheel]

I do enjoy hearing the old war stories at the GS and at the Range, about how weapons where left loaded near doors, and in reach of people, but that was a saner simpler time, people respected other peoples belongings, they understood the danger involved in items, and they took personal responsibility for there own actions, rather than trying to make it everyone elses problem.

If you were on property it was pretty common to have a shotty near the door and a shell on the counter.

Snake gun for the missus if one came slithering.

Many years ago.

I live in a area that has a high density population of snakes, My firearms are stored correctly, I can have the 12 gauge out of the safe, out of its bag, loaded and have it outside the house in 30 seconds... I just timed it but thats a dam sight longer than the 5 seconds it would take if it's sitting behind the font door, then again I can't see a problem having it sit out of the safe, unloaded with 2 shells in your pocket provided you are in the same room.

[Old Fart]

then again I can't see a problem having it sit out of the safe, unloaded with 2 shells in your pocket provided you are in the same room.

That's an idea, provided shooting is permitted on your property of course.

Won't be the case for all unfortunately.

[Title_II]

There should be no requirements but it makes sense to do it if you can afford it. I did, but some of my stuff is pretty serious.

I didn't have a safe most of my life but I would leave my guns with family if I had to travel.

[Sender]

There should be no requirements but it makes sense to do it if you can afford it.

So what are your justifications and arguments for not needing to store them?

Given the potential issues mentioned previously.

(Genuinely asking)

I'm hoping for more of an understanding from people than 'just because'.

[Title_II]

So what are your justifications and arguments for not needing to store them?

I don't think a person should have to earn the financial means to buy into the legal right of self defense. And I don't like laws that would criminalize someone for the possibility that they might be victimized.

If we are going to criminalize a law abiding Citizen because a burglar might break into his house and steal his guns, then we should criminalize you for travelling to and from the range without a sidearm.

If I was a criminal, and I was going to rob you to get your guns, I don't think I would want to go in your house.

[Korkt]

I don't think a person should have to earn the financial means to buy into the legal right of self defense. And I don't like laws that would criminalize someone for the possibility that they might be victimized.

Well said.

[Sender]

I don't think a person should have to earn the financial means to buy into the legal right of self defense. And I don't like laws that would criminalize someone for the possibility that they might be victimized.

Hmm, fair points.