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Glenn's Take

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I always kind of laughed at people saying they only had a gun to be prepared for doomsday. After seeing the way society has reacted the last week, I think it may be time to go buy one and get some training on it. I don't want to see what people will do if the ish actually does hit the fan.

And I know the jokes. Glenn with a gun. Ha ha. Lots of jokes to be made but I am serious about getting one to defend my home. I have absolutely no faith in my fellow man.
 
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Glenn's take said:
I always kind of laughed at people saying they only had a gun to be prepared for doomsday. After seeing the way society has reacted the last week, I think it may be time to go buy one and get some training on it. I don't want to see what people will do if the ish actually does hit the fan.

And I know the jokes. Glenn with a gun. Ha ha. Lots of jokes to be made but I am serious about getting one to defend my home. I have absolutely no faith in my fellow man.
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I got 2 guns that God gave me and I'll use them if need be.

Blowing people away is not the answer bru.
 
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If you don’t own one you should. Seconds matter and the police take minutes. Feeling safe is a basic human need. I carry everywhere I go except work..I mean everywhere too. Church, shopping, movies, sporting events (most do a poor job of detection).
 
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The CDC estimates 500K-3 million lives are saved from violent crime by gun. Without suicides, barely 10K are taken and it’s mainly by illegal weapon.

You should arm yourself with whatever weapon makes you feel comfortable. Regardless of what gun control morons being the governments jockey say.
 
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I have never been a gun guy but was just talking to my wife about this.
We have 7 and 4 year old boys and the safety part is my biggest concern.
Having one to protect my family but also proper storage at home so there is 0% chance of an accident
 
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Fitch44 said:
I have never been a gun guy but was just talking to my wife about this.
We have 7 and 4 year old boys and the safety part is my biggest concern.
Having one to protect my family but also proper storage at home so there is 0% chance of an accident
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Accidents only happen because of mad irresponsibility. It is not hard to keep a gun away from a child.
 
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morgousky said:
Accidents only happen because of mad irresponsibility. It is not hard to keep a gun away from a child.
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For sure, it’s just with absolutely no experience I would want to understand the best way to store it.
Obviously somewhere high and out of reach in a safe but also where I could quickly access it needed.
 
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Fitch44 said:
For sure, it’s just with absolutely no experience I would want to understand the best way to store it.
Obviously somewhere high and out of reach in a safe but also where I could quickly access it needed.
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Biometric safe is what you want.
 
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morgousky

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Fitch44 said:
For sure, it’s just with absolutely no experience I would want to understand the best way to store it.
Obviously somewhere high and out of reach in a safe but also where I could quickly access it needed.
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There are a number of options, but the best way to keep a gun from a child is to teach him safety, let them see it in action, and have discussions.

It’s better than any safe you will buy (not saying don’t buy a safe)
 
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Glenn's Take

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I can't imagine ever even taking it out of the house other than learning how to use it. If someone robs me outside of my home all they will get is less than $100 cash, some credit cards that will be cancelled in less than an hour and my phone. My home is different.
 
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Fitch, I have a 5 year old that already knows how to take down an AR-15, clean it, put it together. He understands what a gun can do.

And he will be the last child you’ll see have an accident of self fire.

Kids aren’t stupid. What most parents fail to do is TEACH their child about weapons. They simply don’t know the dangers.

Guns are great, fun, and American. AR-15’s are an excellent self defense platform as well. It’s not a military gun, it has low recoil, and you can control your ammunition better than a shotgun.

Shotguns are great for home defense as well.

Always carry clocks if you can. Factory big stick 33 round magazines are super handy.

But teach your child what a gun is, and what they do. You’ll be fine if you do that.
 
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Glenn's take said:
I can't imagine ever even taking it out of the house other than learning how to use it. If someone robs me outside of my home all they will get is less than $100 cash, some credit cards that will be cancelled in less than an hour and my phone. My home is different.
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It’s not about being robbed..the people who will take your money don’t care about their own lives, you think yours will matter to them?
 
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Fitch44 said:
For sure, it’s just with absolutely no experience I would want to understand the best way to store it.
Obviously somewhere high and out of reach in a safe but also where I could quickly access it needed.
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Check out some of the hidden shelfs by a company called tactical traps… I also have a small kid in the house and we keep our pistols in there… Opens by RF ID card which you can hide also. It’s really good technology and looks very nice… If you keep an eye on their Facebook page you’ll see good sales I have the patriot S which is about 33 inches wide I think and it was only $197. We love it.


 
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Picking up a Berretta Nano today, I ordered it last week. Going to concealed carry class Wed. Not my first gun, but this is the first time I've wanted to carry.
 
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morgousky said:
Fitch, I have a 5 year old that already knows how to take down an AR-15, clean it, put it together. He understands what a gun can do.

And he will be the last child you’ll see have an accident of self fire.

Kids aren’t stupid. What most parents fail to do is TEACH their child about weapons. They simply don’t know the dangers.

Guns are great, fun, and American. AR-15’s are an excellent self defense platform as well. It’s not a military gun, it has low recoil, and you can control your ammunition better than a shotgun.

Shotguns are great for home defense as well.

Always carry clocks if you can. Factory big stick 33 round magazines are super handy.

But teach your child what a gun is, and what they do. You’ll be fine if you do that.
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As a retired state cop, I only wish you were right. I saw too many "accidents" in my 30 years. I even investigated a murder of a gunshop owner who was very well trained who was shot with one of the guns the suspect took from the shop.

I will bet anyone that we will hear of at least one tragic "accident" in the next few weeks as a direct result of someone running out to buy a gun.
 
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Fitch44 said:
For sure, it’s just with absolutely no experience I would want to understand the best way to store it.
Obviously somewhere high and out of reach in a safe but also where I could quickly access it needed.
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I have several guns in the house and 2 young children. I keep most in a gun safe, but have a few placed throughout the house just in case. I keep the magazine and gun separate, and no round chambered. Ive talked to my kids about guns, showed them my guns, and educated them about the dangers. Just gotta be smart when kids are involved.
 
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I could not disagree more with all you gun lovers responding in this post. Especially the guy who called someone else an idiot, just because he said "blowing people away is not the answer." I cannot understand your way of thinking.

I'm not disparaging your views. I don't believe in making that type of judgement. But really I just don't get it.
 
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HerrosHeroes said:
I got 2 guns that God gave me and I'll use them if need be.

Blowing people away is not the answer bru.
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You can have the biggest guns that god gave you. They won’t help you at all if you’re confronted with someone who has a real gun. Blowing people isn’t the answer unless it’s to save your own life or your love ones.
 
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morgousky

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saxonburgcat said:
As a retired state cop, I only wish you were right. I saw too many "accidents" in my 30 years. I even investigated a murder of a gunshop owner who was very well trained who was shot with one of the guns the suspect took from the shop.

I will bet anyone that we will hear of at least one tragic "accident" in the next few weeks as a direct result of someone running out to buy a gun.
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Accidents happen, but my children will not go near a gun if I’m not present.

I’ll say it again, very few accidents actually happen. The vast majority of gun deaths are the result of criminal activity or suicide. CDC estimate up to 3 million lives saved from violent crime by civilian firearm.

And that’s why I say, gun safety is the first step with children.

Sad story about the gun shop owner but that’s the vast minority when it comes to self protection. And you should know that being a retired state police.
 
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With a thick side of “brag” and “look at me
morgousky said:
who did that. I told a guy interested in protecting his child the simple of it. Teach.

You’re an idiot.
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With a thick side of “brag” and “look at me, I’m bad ***”.

Self awareness is a virtue, my friend.
 
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morgousky

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TheDude73 said:
With a thick side of “brag” and “look at me

With a thick side of “brag” and “look at me, I’m bad ***”.

Self awareness is a virtue, my friend.
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You’re simply seeing something that wasn’t there but in fashion, you can’t stop yourself.

If I wanted to brag about my guns, I’d post pictures. Not make a post about children.
 
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I’m definitely not a gun fanatic...before now I have only owned one handgun ever and that was right after college … My wife and I decided the times have changed a little bit and we wanted to have something in the house for self-defense only. Obviously it’s paramount for there to be maximum gun safety and to keep it away from kids.
 
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saxonburgcat said:
As a retired state cop, I only wish you were right. I saw too many "accidents" in my 30 years. I even investigated a murder of a gunshop owner who was very well trained who was shot with one of the guns the suspect took from the shop.

I will bet anyone that we will hear of at least one tragic "accident" in the next few weeks as a direct result of someone running out to buy a gun.
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This is exactly why I'm still in the decision process. There is a lot to consider no matter how careful and cautious you think you are having a deadly weapon in a family home can be more dangerous than it is helpful in some scenarios. Right now we have security cameras and a quality security system and live in a nice part of Lexington. The wife and I do enjoy shooting guns at ranges, we just haven't felt the need to rush into this just yet.
 
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