Firstly I respect everyone's opinion be it pro or against guns. Bellow is just my opinion and how I think on the subject.

I love guns but would never have one loaded under my pillow or carry on me as protection. In fact if someone broke into my house to rob me or mugg me in the street with a gun, first thing I would say is "Take what ever you want man. Here is my wallet too". I think that pulling a gun on someone who has a gun already in their hands would not play out well. Thats why I don't think of guns as much of a defense. It still only gives you a 50-50 chance that you will come out on top. I rather let them have what they want and hopefully they will leave. At least that is the way I hope it would play out.

As far as kids safety I can't imagine having a gun that isn't locked up in my house with kids around. Thats just me but if anyone else feels comfortable with it then go for it. Your house, your gun and your kid. Who am I to tell you how to look after either one of them?

Something to lighten the mood
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