Thinking of getting a gun

[chrissy1963]

I've been thinking of getting a cwp and a gun; but I worry with my 2 small grandchildren around.

 

[disneyr]

Better get one soon.

 

[disneyr]

If you get a gun and keep it on your person all the time under your control you should not have a safety issue. I wouldn't leave it in a purse or sitting around unsecured though. If you don't want or can't keep it holstered in some manner on your person all the time, get a quick release gun safe.

 

[craigguinn]

i have three ganddaughters and have never had a problem. just practice good weapon safety and control and you should be fine. my kids grew up w/weapons in the house and i taught them proper use and handling of weapons and the weapons were NEVER left unsecured....ever.

 

[Lisa Adney]

Serpa Blackhawk holsters cover trigger and aren't too easy to remove gun. Take a look and see if it would work in your situation.

 

[accidentalfelon]

As the redcoats approached their farm a young eight year old boy stood at the ready on the front porch with a musket that was quite a bit taller than he was.

That boy was the son of a future President and later a president himself. His name was John Quincy Adams.

I guess John Adams was too ignorant to keep his firearms in a safe.

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[Treo]

I guess John Adams was too ignorant to keep his firearms in a safe.

I bet he would have had enough sense not to bring a gun to Chicago though

 

[accidentalfelon]

I bet he would have had enough sense not to bring a gun to Chicago though

That comment speaks volumes.

Just what we need, 2nd amendment Benedict Arnolds.

Please, step back in line and speak only when I've declared a first amendment zone for you. Lol

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[wmodavis]

Get a small gun safe if you can't be carrying it in a proper holster on your person.

 

[kerb]

I've been thinking of getting a cwp and a gun; but I worry with my 2 small grandchildren around.

Keep it holstered on your person or in a safe, learn and follow the basic rules of gun safety, and you'll be fine.
If you do get one, shoot it enough to be comfortable with it. You might find practicing is even a lot of fun!

 

[CapGun]

Before you do at least take the NRA basic handgun course.

 

[kerb]

Before you do at least take the NRA basic handgun course.

Where I live, the NRA basic handgun course is a requirement (it's part of the mandatory training one must go through to get the permit). It isn't enough though in my opinion. People who are going to carry need to shoot enough to be proficient.

The "practice" in "Practice gun safety" implies (to me, anyway) active repetition, not just knowing the rules.

*edited to add: Working on the NRA Pistol Qualification is a great way to practice. By the time a person is done with that, they'll have fired a thousand or so rounds I'd bet. That's a good start.

 

[crowsnake]

The only comment I have besides basic safety already mentioned above is dont think u need 2 get a large caliber. 9 MM is fine for a beginner. Even a .380 is ok.

B4 you buy go to a range and rent several. Revolver & auto different calibers If you are trying out 2 buy ask the range gun shop owner 2 help you. A good range shop should be able 2 find time 4 u. Maybe ask when a good time to come in 4 help would be. Don't expect 2 get help if he's busy with a bunch of customers.

But take a basic safety course first. They will teach you how to handle a gun you don't want to start out trying 2 rent a gun you don't know how to safely handle. U can try U tube look up basic gun handling. Watch to get some basics. The more you know the better. Learn what indexing your Trigger finger means, checking 4 empty, pointing while handling.

The more you have watched on U tube the more confidence U'll have going in to your class R range. U don't want to feel embarrassed cause the first thing you do is mess up basic safety. The guy selling u the gun letting you shoot different ones is there to help you pick one that fits you & feels right. 1 you can hit center mass with not teach you where 2 Point & how 2. Keep your finger out of the Trigger guard.

Good luck & welcome to the responsibly armed.

 

[Sir Diealotz]

Safest place is on your person or in the locked safe when the children visit.

 

[Fitch]

I've been thinking of getting a cwp and a gun; but I worry with my 2 small grandchildren around.

Suggest you go to the cornered cat website Cornered Cat - Table Of Contents and read it all. It will answer questions you didn't know you have, including the one you asked in detail. Kathy Jackson, who wrote most of what is on that website is an expert.

Fitch

 

[walt629]

YOu may want to consider the Eddie Eagle safety course and teaching materials that are available through the NRA. It is course that is specifically for the youth that will be around firearms. Also consider a firearm safety class for yourself. CCW classes do not necessarily teach you about making your home kid safe regarding firearms.

High and out of sight are a good combination. Top shelf in a broom/coat closet still in the every day holster. A class II retention holster is a good idea if you plan on carrying whether the kids are around or not. A quick access mini safe can be mounted to the side frame of your bed and serve as a safe haven for your firearm while you sleep and when the kids are there.

Good luck with your decision.

 

[TlWheatley]

Educate,educate,educate...kids get the idea pretty quick.

 

[mpireone]

I've been thinking of getting a cwp and a gun; but I worry with my 2 small grandchildren around.

How small is small? Are they old enough to educate about firearms safety?

In any case, gun safety starts with you. Guns around children shouldn't be an issue if you're a responsible firearms owner. Take a NRA gun safety course, with that, just use good sound judgement and common sense and you should be just fine.

 

[K-Products.US]

If they are in gradeschool.... educate them. I believe there are NRA courses available for that age group.

Take them to a range, give proper instruction. Let them see you being instructed.

Children that are NOT informed are naturally courious and there lies the problem. They Don't Know.....

And accidents occure. When they are NO LONGER COURIOUS they are somewhat safer.... but they are still children.

 

[TexasGirlPackin']

Your local ranges should have gun safety courses and, of course, CHL courses, that would teach you valuable information about how to handle your firearms and protect your family. In addition, you should be able to rent various weapons at your range to help make a decision in your purchase.