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[Rampage.Maupin]

Perhaps I should try to glean some knowledge from you guys who have been doing the same routine for a long time.

I know my plan sucks, so I need some help. I pull out my Mossberg 500 and set it by my bed at night and it still has the cable lock in it (I have a young son), although it is loaded with 5 shells. I know it is going to take me waaaaaaaaaaayyyyyy too long to unlock it and think I will still be breathing (though one hole ) if someone does break in. In the morning I pack it back up and stow it away. Rinse and repeat.

The question is should I bring out the shotgun and keep it unlocked and unloaded? Then IF I hear a bump in the night do I just drop a shell in and keep loading if I can?

What do you think?

[Pfletch83]

You could get into a lot of trouble through some local and state laws.

[Indiscriminate Killer]

I would have to say no, mainly because I think most people on her will say that this wont give you enough time in an emergency to locate shells, loved ones, flashlight, etc. plus the time it takes to load and chamber a round. I would suggest keeping the magazine tube loaded (clear chamber), unlocked then unload in the morning. Repeat. As for your son you didnt mention how old but I say it is never to young to start learning respect for firearms and talking regularly to him about the responsibility/safety of owning them.

[Rampage.Maupin]

Sorry I wasn't clear. My son is 3. I totally agree with you, I have already started teaching him that he doesn't go near Daddy's guns, but still he is 3.

[llamatrnr]

Can you stash it, loaded, somewhere high?

[Rampage.Maupin]

Llama that is probably a pretty sensible solution. Just have to think of somewhere high I can stash it.

[SgtMerc]

The problem of finding places to prevent your son from getting it also pertains to you. How hard will it be for YOU to get it when the time comes? Your son (being a small male child) will find a way to get into whatever you try to keep him from. That is the nature of children. Putting things high up never prevented me from pushing chairs and climbing counters and teetering on furniture. Me and my cousin found my uncle's glock on top of the closet shelving when we were about 5.

Have you considered getting a safe with a keypad? or better yet, a biometric reader?

http://www.davstarsecurity.com/fingerprint-rifle-safe.htm

for $299, this is a steal.

or, if you'd prefer a mechanical approach with no batteries to change or keys to lose, there's the v-line wall/floor safe for $289.

http://www.authoritysafes.com/gun-safes/rifle-safes/rifle-case-model-31242-sa.html

You can keep the tube full, and if needed just rack a shell as soon as you get it out of the safe. No need to undo cables, or find-fill-fire.

I wish you luck, OP.

[Oceanbob]

Drop kick the shotgun back into the Safe and get a good reliable handgun along with a small hand opening security safe that's nearby. Put you hand inside, move the fingers and the lid pops open.

A safe like this would work:



Congrats on being a Dad. It takes a man to be a Dad. Mine are grown up now, but I still miss the 12 years of Little League and 15 years of Gun sports.....hmmm..no wonder I'am missing several handguns....lol.

[Rampage.Maupin]

OceanBob I like that idea. That is a pretty slick little safe. By the way my son got a real kick out if that video!

[rudigan]

OceanBob I like that idea. That is a pretty slick little safe. By the way my son got a real kick out if that video!

And, you get to buy a new gun!!

[InGrAM]

Here is an idea: Try putting a cross bar, half way up the corner of a wall in your bedroom closet, then place the shotgun on that cross bar. It should be out of the reach of your child for at least a few years.

Or buy a handgun and stow it in a secure place with easy access.

[Rampage.Maupin]

Sgtmerc thanks for the post. I am gonna be saving up my money for that biometric safe. That is pretty sweet. Hopefully there will be another sale by the time I can get around to buying it.

I guess I will just be coining on my pistol until it comes.

[FARRIER]

Dude that commercial is great!

[L84CABO]

They make simple push button long gun safes just like handgun safes. Something like this.

http://www.goodguysguns.com/Security_Cases/Long_Gun_Case.html

Get one, put it under the bed. Should take about 2 seconds to get in and get your fully loaded, ready to go, shotgun out.