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Originally posted by Neb:
The problem with locking up or hiding a gun in such a way that a child cannot possibly get to it is that if someone then breaks into your home it'll probably be too difficult to get to it for you to be able to find it before the burglar has found you. People with children should simply not be allowed to own guns.
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I think the idea of someone owning a gun is more terrifying than someone actually pointing one at you. I once read an interesting story about a burglar trying to break into a man's house and finding all sorts of deterrants set up ("Beware of dog" signs, security system signs, and even a note on the door to a "friend" that the owner would be back in a few minutes). Of course, the owner has neither the dog, nor the system, nor the friend, but he was successful in deterring the burglar.
So, I think the best idea would be for everyone to put signs up, ranging from "Be back in a few minutes" to "The owners are armed". This is a lot less dangerous, and probably a lot more successful - I know I wouldn't want to risk getting shot just for breaking into a house.