younggun21
Plinker
- Mar 26, 2008
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OK, so I may have brought this up here before but I thought I would rant / ask for advice / try not to throw things again... I thank you for your patience...
I'm 21 (as of father's day), home from college for the summer and obviously a "gun nut" (not sure of the exact requirements to be a "gun nut" but I have to at least qualify as a "junior gun nut") I also live within in shooting distance of Pendleton Pike.
Now I love out fair city here, but down my way things get a little scary at times. We live in a newer neighborhood in a nice house (I thank God everyday for the way he has blessed my family with what we have) However, there have been numerous break-ins in our neighborhood over the last year.
Our house is equiped with motion lights and a security system which we use faithfully. Dad also has an old 870 he bought when he was in high school and my great grandpa's old '97... oh I guess I should mention they are locked up in the basement... and here lies the root of my frustration.
Due to the number of break-ins (two just down the street) I have been suggesting (since Feb.) that my father bring one of the shot guns out of the bacement (preferably not the knuckle-buster) and keep it behind his bed room door next to security system key pad. My brother is 18 and there are no toddlers or young children really ever in our house to basic safety and such would not be a problem.
To shorten this for your sake... he said no. Then he proceeds to get fired up and tell me that I better not own a handgun or buy one and bring it into his house. So being the smart ass that I am I asked if I could buy a shotgun for behind MY door. Nope to that one too. We have had numerous discussions, some heated, some not about this topic. His theory is, if they come in then we will give them whatever they want... I ask what if they want to kill us? He said "That's why you pray to God son."
Of course I responded... "Help comes to those who help themselves."
The funny thing is I can't ever get a straight explanation from him as to why he doesn't want a gun in the bedroom. I have asked if he is worried about pulling the trigger when the time comes (honestly didn't think it was that but just asked) and he said that was not the issue. I asked if it was because of my mom and her being uncomfortable.. no. Finally he looked at me and said "Son imagine if somebody came in and tried to harm us and YOU shot and killed them. Do you really think we could like here after that?"
I said, "Nope, but imagine someone came in and shot anyone of us...(long dramatic pause)... do you think the rest of the family could live here? I'd like to have the option to move rather than be lying on the floor."
I could go on for hours recounting our convorsations for you, but I will spare you and my fingers from the agony.
So here is where I need advice... Do I respect the Ol' Man's wishes and not buy a gun? Do I do it and apply "don't ask, don't tell?" I love my father, respect and look up to him, and I hope someday I can become half the man he is, but I think he is being irrational.
What to do... what to do...
-K
I'm 21 (as of father's day), home from college for the summer and obviously a "gun nut" (not sure of the exact requirements to be a "gun nut" but I have to at least qualify as a "junior gun nut") I also live within in shooting distance of Pendleton Pike.
Now I love out fair city here, but down my way things get a little scary at times. We live in a newer neighborhood in a nice house (I thank God everyday for the way he has blessed my family with what we have) However, there have been numerous break-ins in our neighborhood over the last year.
Our house is equiped with motion lights and a security system which we use faithfully. Dad also has an old 870 he bought when he was in high school and my great grandpa's old '97... oh I guess I should mention they are locked up in the basement... and here lies the root of my frustration.
Due to the number of break-ins (two just down the street) I have been suggesting (since Feb.) that my father bring one of the shot guns out of the bacement (preferably not the knuckle-buster) and keep it behind his bed room door next to security system key pad. My brother is 18 and there are no toddlers or young children really ever in our house to basic safety and such would not be a problem.
To shorten this for your sake... he said no. Then he proceeds to get fired up and tell me that I better not own a handgun or buy one and bring it into his house. So being the smart ass that I am I asked if I could buy a shotgun for behind MY door. Nope to that one too. We have had numerous discussions, some heated, some not about this topic. His theory is, if they come in then we will give them whatever they want... I ask what if they want to kill us? He said "That's why you pray to God son."
Of course I responded... "Help comes to those who help themselves."
The funny thing is I can't ever get a straight explanation from him as to why he doesn't want a gun in the bedroom. I have asked if he is worried about pulling the trigger when the time comes (honestly didn't think it was that but just asked) and he said that was not the issue. I asked if it was because of my mom and her being uncomfortable.. no. Finally he looked at me and said "Son imagine if somebody came in and tried to harm us and YOU shot and killed them. Do you really think we could like here after that?"
I said, "Nope, but imagine someone came in and shot anyone of us...(long dramatic pause)... do you think the rest of the family could live here? I'd like to have the option to move rather than be lying on the floor."
I could go on for hours recounting our convorsations for you, but I will spare you and my fingers from the agony.
So here is where I need advice... Do I respect the Ol' Man's wishes and not buy a gun? Do I do it and apply "don't ask, don't tell?" I love my father, respect and look up to him, and I hope someday I can become half the man he is, but I think he is being irrational.
What to do... what to do...
-K