Guns at Home

[pitbulld45]

My handgun is with me at all times. When Im home it is tucked into my chair. If im in the garage its on my side.

 

[Regionnus Rattis]

Usually have a few in the main rooms for quick access...the rest are in the safe. Shottie and pistol by the bed

 

[SkullDaddy.45]

Since I bought the XDs I always have it on my side, unless of course I am at work. I can wear a t shirt and still have this gun not only concealed but very comfortable.

 

[Firefighter56]

First thing I put on in the morning and last thing I take off at night. Only time I don't carry is if it is actually illegal to do so, like if I go have lunch with my kids at school. Yes, I have my holster on with my sidearm in it right now.

 

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

At home it's on my hip until jammie time then it sits beside me on the couch. If I move it goes with me.

 

[emsdial911]

I don't conceal at home, but always have quick access. Safes are for extra guns & hunting guns IMO

This is for those who say “Quick Access”. Not trying to be ajerk and don't take it personal, but what do you consider quick access? Do you have kids in the home? Iknow personally that there are many areas someone could break into my home andblock my access to the guns I have in my bedroom (bedroom is on the firstfloor). Or do I leave my family at risk if the gun happens to be in an upstairsbedroom?

 

[jamil]

M&P shield is always in my pocket except when I lock it in the quick-access lock box when I go to bed.

 

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

This is for those who say “Quick Access”. Not trying to be ajerk and don't take it personal, but what do you consider quick access? Do you have kids in the home? Iknow personally that there are many areas someone could break into my home andblock my access to the guns I have in my bedroom (bedroom is on the firstfloor). Or do I leave my family at risk if the gun happens to be in an upstairsbedroom?

I consider quick access as reaching my hip or reaching beside me on the couch. No kids at home.

 

[JBTate]

Until I slob out in front of the TV before bed. Then it's on the end table beside me, and after that the head board when in bed.

 

[Cemetery-man]

My gun is usually within reach unless the grandchildren are there. Then, as per agreement with my wife, son and daughter-in-law they have to be in the safe. I am trying to convince them to let me get a quick access gun box that can be near at all times when the kids are there.

 

[whispers76]

This is for those who say “Quick Access”. Not trying to be ajerk and don't take it personal, but what do you consider quick access? Do you have kids in the home? Iknow personally that there are many areas someone could break into my home andblock my access to the guns I have in my bedroom (bedroom is on the firstfloor). Or do I leave my family at risk if the gun happens to be in an upstairsbedroom?

I do have kids. By quick access, I have either on my person, or possibly on am end table next to me. If sleeping, I have a holster mounted on the bed.

As for the kids, I was taught gun safety from the time I could speak and come from a USMC family. My children will not even touch a toy gun without permission. That being said, until they are old enough to use one for defense, I will not leave a loaded gun where they can get to it without my knowledge. Even trustworthy kids can make mistakes.

 

[Tamara]

How many of you have your gun on you at home?

If I'm wearing pants there's a holster on the belt with a gun in it.

It's just easier and safer to put the gun on in the morning and take it off at night than it is to take it on and off and on and off every time I go out the front door. All that excess gun-touching is how accidents happen and guns get forgotten at home.

 

[oldad]

got em all over house just in case you never know

 

[Thegeek]

My pistol is always readily accessible to me. But, when I'm not home, it's either on me, or locked in the speed safe. My son is 11, and I've always worked hard to train him and reduce his curiosity, but he's never left unsupervised with access to any handgun or ammo. I don't have a large safe, so the rifles are cased and in the closet, but all the ammo is locked up. A 14 gun safe is in the budget for this year, so that'll be taken care of in a few months. It's never been a problem, and I firmly believe it's because a) he knows he'll lose his privilege to shoot and b) he does get to shoot and isn't curious.

At this point, the safe is more for the guns and other small valuables for protection against fire or theft. My kid is reasonably protected.

 

[10-32]

I get up about 0615 - 0645 depending how many times I hit the snooze, shower, then get dressed. I then grab a holster off the top of my gun safe, grab my G26 from my nightstand and put it on my belt. I put the kids on the bus, come back home to get around for work, then head out. My G26 remains on my hip the ENTIRE day until return home and decide to head off to bed.

 

[DC47374]

I keep mine on me because I have young children and can't keep it laying around. That being said my Crossbreed is so dang comfortable it isn't an issue at all.

 

[2ARIGHTSPLZ]

What if you only own 1 firearm? I only own an XDM .40 4.5", so do you think its strange or overkill to take it with you everywhere in the house? Our house was robbed in 2010, luckily we weren't home when it happened..... I take that back.... if I was home and was able to subdue him, maybe I wouldn't worry about monsters in the closet.

 

[drysdaleg]

I sometimes carry at home. If i dont its in my sock drawer. I got a two year old so i dont like to keep it out.

 

[drysdaleg]

I keep mine on me because I have young children and can't keep it laying around. That being said my Crossbreed is so dang comfortable it isn't an issue at all.

Crossbreed! I need one! I alwayd hear great things about them.

 

[cobraguy]

i dont have any kids so its either on me or sitten on the table in the living room and next to my bed at night