"Training" for family/pets?

[Snerk]

Hi everyone!

I will soon be the proud owner of both a SIG SP2022 and a Mosin 91/30. I am an FSC holder (obviously) and received some basic firearm safety rules and experience from going shooting with my dad and grandpa when I was younger. Still, it's been a few years since I've even held a firearm, nevermind owning one.

I have talked to my fiancee and she is already onboard with going over safety rules and how to operate both firearms as well as possibly getting her own FSC (I highly encouraged it).

I already intend to go over the four rules as well as how to operate both firearms. I will be covering loading, unloading, clearing the weapons, how to operate the safety (on the mosin anyway), the hammer decocker on the SP2022 and how to handle both firearms properly. Is there anything else I need to think of as essential "day one" discussions I need to have with my fiancee?

And then as for pets, I do have a dog who's fairly small and is crated whenever we are not home but I may have one or both of the firearms out at any given time. I would like for my dog to get it in her mind to avoid both of them so that I don't have to worry about her being in the same home as my firearms.

Thanks,
Mike

[Soginator]

Budget in safety classes. There's a lot more to learn other than the basic safety rules. Put the guns away when you leave, I have no idea why you'd want them out. Normally people will hound you to get a safe, which is definitely a good idea. At the very least, shove them in a closet or somewhere the dog can't go and your problem is solved. Honestly, if you're unsure of yourself, which it seems you are since you mention how long it has been since you've handled a firearm, get proper instruction FIRST. The firearm safety card means jack. A retarded chimp could pass that test.

[Garv]

[DDM4556]

First, why would your dog even be remotely interested in your guns beyond an initial sniff or two? I have a gun out all the time and my dog couldn't care less.
Second, after taking some firearm safety classes, spend some time training your dog so it doesn't have to be a prisoner every time you leave the house. Once they're through with the puppy "chew on everything" phase, theres no excuse for the "cell from hell".

[chomomo]

You should get a cat instead.

[scott_kart]

Good form on the cat, paw out of the trigger guard. Although awfully close to shouldering that pistol, which could make it a SBR.

[Condorguns]

I have never thought of introducing my dogs to my firearms. A few of my dogs I have trained not to be gun shy ( loud noise) for hunting. I have never had a dog get my gun when I was away and accidently shoot themselves or someone else.

[mike415stone]

I think the mosin will be too much for the dog, the recoil could hurt the pup. The SP2022 should be OK but the lack of opposing thumb might be an issue.

[Tasty]

Probably a good idea to keep your dog away from them.
I made the mistake of teaching my shepherd how to shoot now the turd outshoots me. Pretty damaging on the ego.

[byteheed]

I got into guns when my dog was still around (RIP). I just told him, "hey, you keep your paws off my gun, okay?" He just looked at me.

Seemed to work though, as I never found him messing around with it.

[Barang]

IF my cat or dog wander off to Reno then bring back with them off roster handguns, can they be transferred to me through intra-family?

Basic pistol training and Safe.

[Crazycomic]

You should get a cat instead.

The cat would should you instead...Damn cat.

[MJB]

I don't get the pet thing.....when I pull my guns out my dogs know it's time to hunt!

[Unlim3]

This is how to train your pet.




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[Snerk]

First, why would your dog even be remotely interested in your guns beyond an initial sniff or two? I have a gun out all the time and my dog couldn't care less.
Second, after taking some firearm safety classes, spend some time training your dog so it doesn't have to be a prisoner every time you leave the house. Once they're through with the puppy "chew on everything" phase, theres no excuse for the "cell from hell".

She actually likes her crate. We leave the door open during the day and she likes to lie down in there when she's tired. We didn't have to force it on her or anything.

No idea why she would be interested, I figure she won't be but I'd rather cement that they are to be left alone if it comes to that.

Budget in safety classes. There's a lot more to learn other than the basic safety rules. Put the guns away when you leave, I have no idea why you'd want them out. Normally people will hound you to get a safe, which is definitely a good idea. At the very least, shove them in a closet or somewhere the dog can't go and your problem is solved. Honestly, if you're unsure of yourself, which it seems you are since you mention how long it has been since you've handled a firearm, get proper instruction FIRST. The firearm safety card means jack. A retarded chimp could pass that test.

Good point about the safety classes.

I don't intend to leave anything out unattended for sure, I already have some locks and the SIG will be in it's case and locked when I'm not home. The Mosin is just gonna be locked and propped up in the closet since I don't have a container for it.

I think the mosin will be too much for the dog, the recoil could hurt the pup. The SP2022 should be OK but the lack of opposing thumb might be an issue.

I made the mistake of teaching my shepherd how to shoot now the turd outshoots me. Pretty damaging on the ego.

IF my cat or dog wander off to Reno then bring back with them off roster handguns, can they transfer it to me through intra-family?

I love this place.