luckyexwife
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Post by luckyexwife on May 23, 2016 13:28:43 GMT
Yes...we own two handguns, a rifle and a shot gun. Only is loaded in the house with me right now and it is in my nightstand drawer. My husband is traveling for 3 months at a time and as long as I am home alone that gun will be readily available to me. I hope your drawer is locked. We own multiple guns. I inherited several from my family, and my DH has several as well. He didn't get a class ring because his dad offered him a class ring, or he could use the money for a new shotgun instead! They are all locked up with the ammunition locked in a separate spot.
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Post by lbp on May 23, 2016 13:37:52 GMT
Yes. I grew up with guns. Target practice, hunting, etc. We do not have small children in our home and when we did, the guns were locked in a safe.
I learned to shoot when I was about 7 years old and have my CCL. I also carry a gun in my car and sometimes in my hand bag. While I live in a what is supposed to be a very safe area, I work in a notoriously bad section of town with a high crime rate.
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anaterra
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Post by anaterra on May 23, 2016 16:16:41 GMT
DH recently got his LEO certification and may end up carrying for work (long story - SOPs and paperwork struggles), but he knows it's a dealbreaker to me to have it on our property, so if he DOES need to carry for work, at the end of his shift, it will stay locked at work. If his bosses refuse to provide for that, he'll take a different position. . I get why u feel the way you do.. but if ur husband is issued a weapon for his job... i really don't think he will be able to just lock it in his desk... he will be responsible for it at all times... And since we are country... just thought I'd let the peas know.. I shot n killed a bobcat on fri.. they are not endangered but they can be dangerous... most times they run off but this was stalking... so he had to die..
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Post by Fidget on May 23, 2016 16:26:00 GMT
Yes - DH has a hunting rifle and a black powder pistol. Neither are kept loaded in the house. They are used for hunting and not in our home for self defense. We would never be able to get to them and load them in the event we were confronted with an intruder.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on May 23, 2016 16:28:41 GMT
I voted Yes : the guns are my boyfriend's; they are not mine and at this point I don't think I'd ever want to own one myself.
I didn't want to vote No because we DO have guns in our household.
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Post by PepsiGal on May 23, 2016 16:52:23 GMT
Yes, we own several guns!
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NoWomanNoCry
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on May 23, 2016 18:48:05 GMT
DH recently got his LEO certification and may end up carrying for work (long story - SOPs and paperwork struggles), but he knows it's a dealbreaker to me to have it on our property, so if he DOES need to carry for work, at the end of his shift, it will stay locked at work. If his bosses refuse to provide for that, he'll take a different position. . I get why u feel the way you do.. but if ur husband is issued a weapon for his job... i really don't think he will be able to just lock it in his desk... he will be responsible for it at all times... Exactly. And you're never really "off duty" so he will need his weapon on his person.
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Post by cannes on May 23, 2016 18:58:07 GMT
We currently have two in our home. DH is law enforcement so we have his duty weapon and his previous duty weapon.
I grew up in a home with guns, so I'm comfortable having them around.
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Post by cannes on May 23, 2016 19:07:39 GMT
DH recently got his LEO certification and may end up carrying for work (long story - SOPs and paperwork struggles), but he knows it's a dealbreaker to me to have it on our property, so if he DOES need to carry for work, at the end of his shift, it will stay locked at work. If his bosses refuse to provide for that, he'll take a different position. We do not hunt, and although we live in a rural area, the critters generally come out at night when we're not out, so we don't need it for protection from wildlife. We have an alarm system, security cameras, and a neighbor who's a cop, and that's good enough for me even though DH is gone regularly overnight. I worry more about DD and her impulse control issues around a gun than I do about someone trying to break in and get us. As a LEO's wife, I'm going to strongly urge you to do some soul searching and consider re-thinking your stance on making him leave his weapon at work. We have had angry nut jobs come to where we were living to slash tires. With the current culture and attitude towards police, I really, really think it is not safe for him to be unarmed traveling to/from work or at home. I know that these situations are far from the norm, but they do happen. Get a lock; get a small gun safe, get whatever would make you feel comfortable, but please don't make him leave it at work.
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Post by freebird on May 23, 2016 19:14:37 GMT
Yes...we own two handguns, a rifle and a shot gun. Only is loaded in the house with me right now and it is in my nightstand drawer. My husband is traveling for 3 months at a time and as long as I am home alone that gun will be readily available to me. I hope your drawer is locked. We own multiple guns. I inherited several from my family, and my DH has several as well. He didn't get a class ring because his dad offered him a class ring, or he could use the money for a new shotgun instead! They are all locked up with the ammunition locked in a separate spot. I'm sure if someone breaks into the house in the night, they'll wait while she goes and gets the key. If there's kids at home, then yes, lock them up. Otherwise, I feel fine not locking them up, what good are they doing me locked up in a safe when someone is breaking in?
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tanya2
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Post by tanya2 on May 23, 2016 19:15:42 GMT
Nope. Never have, never will. same!
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Post by coaliesquirrel on May 23, 2016 19:16:29 GMT
DH recently got his LEO certification and may end up carrying for work (long story - SOPs and paperwork struggles), but he knows it's a dealbreaker to me to have it on our property, so if he DOES need to carry for work, at the end of his shift, it will stay locked at work. If his bosses refuse to provide for that, he'll take a different position. We do not hunt, and although we live in a rural area, the critters generally come out at night when we're not out, so we don't need it for protection from wildlife. We have an alarm system, security cameras, and a neighbor who's a cop, and that's good enough for me even though DH is gone regularly overnight. I worry more about DD and her impulse control issues around a gun than I do about someone trying to break in and get us. As a LEO's wife, I'm going to strongly urge you to do some soul searching and consider re-thinking your stance on making him leave his weapon at work. We have had angry nut jobs come to where we were living to slash tires. With the current culture and attitude towards police, I really, really think it is not safe for him to be unarmed traveling to/from work or at home. I know that these situations are far from the norm, but they do happen. Get a lock; get a small gun safe, get whatever would make you feel comfortable, but please don't make him leave it at work. It's just not something I'm willing to have, so if it comes to it, he'll just switch back to his prior position. He's not a police officer - the LEO is basically just so he can participate in prosecuting arson cases.
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Post by tduby1 on May 23, 2016 19:22:37 GMT
We don't. Years ago, we had two guns in our home. One that DH's dad gave him and one that was passed down that was his grandpa's (hunting, I guess). Dh told me a few years ago that he had actually sent them back up north with his dad many years prior, when the kids were babies. He has shown no interest in getting them back. I think he will probably offer them on to our sons when they are older, because of the ties to their great grandpa and grandpa but I don't think they will ever be under our roof again. It was totally his decision. I didn't really care one way or the other, as long as they were stored properly.
I do have kind of strong feelings about lay people carrying guns in public but I see no sense in arguing about it, I am not going to change anyone's mind and no one is going to change mine.
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luckyexwife
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Post by luckyexwife on May 23, 2016 19:24:49 GMT
I hope your drawer is locked. We own multiple guns. I inherited several from my family, and my DH has several as well. He didn't get a class ring because his dad offered him a class ring, or he could use the money for a new shotgun instead! They are all locked up with the ammunition locked in a separate spot. I'm sure if someone breaks into the house in the night, they'll wait while she goes and gets the key. If there's kids at home, then yes, lock them up. Otherwise, I feel fine not locking them up, what good are they doing me locked up in a safe when someone is breaking in? That's why I was asking, as I'm 90% sure that poster has talked about her kids. I should have put that in my comment. If I have her mixed up with someone else, I apologize.
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Post by cannes on May 23, 2016 19:42:06 GMT
As a LEO's wife, I'm going to strongly urge you to do some soul searching and consider re-thinking your stance on making him leave his weapon at work. We have had angry nut jobs come to where we were living to slash tires. With the current culture and attitude towards police, I really, really think it is not safe for him to be unarmed traveling to/from work or at home. I know that these situations are far from the norm, but they do happen. Get a lock; get a small gun safe, get whatever would make you feel comfortable, but please don't make him leave it at work. It's just not something I'm willing to have, so if it comes to it, he'll just switch back to his prior position. He's not a police officer - the LEO is basically just so he can participate in prosecuting arson cases. You won't own a gun; he will. You can have nothing to do with his duty weapon. It can go into a small safe that is unlocked by fingerprints and you never have to see it if he's not wearing it. If he is going to be working on cases, writing warrants and making arrests, he needs to be armed. He just does. It's a safety issue for him. I absolutely cannot wrap my head around your position. Keeping my DH safe would trump any and all of my personal feelings and beliefs. Bottom line is duty weapons belong on the side of the person they were issue to, not in a drawer or locker at work.
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The Great Carpezio
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Post by The Great Carpezio on May 23, 2016 20:38:44 GMT
We have a couple that we have inherited. We do not have them at the house at this time. They are at my parent's house in a locked gun safe and separate from the ammo in another safe.
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Post by RosieKat on May 23, 2016 20:49:06 GMT
No. I have never had a particular desire to own one, nor do we have any interest in hunting, etc. I might consider it were my life circumstances different, though I suspect I'd still not own one.
However, my biggest reason that I will never even consider owning a gun (at least for the next 15 years or so) is that I have a child with (medicated and controlled) mental illness and another with impulse control issues and a fascination with James Bond. No matter how I might protect a gun in my home, ownership of one would be irresponsible under these circumstances.
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Post by coaliesquirrel on May 24, 2016 0:29:59 GMT
It's just not something I'm willing to have, so if it comes to it, he'll just switch back to his prior position. He's not a police officer - the LEO is basically just so he can participate in prosecuting arson cases. You won't own a gun; he will. You can have nothing to do with his duty weapon. It can go into a small safe that is unlocked by fingerprints and you never have to see it if he's not wearing it. If he is going to be working on cases, writing warrants and making arrests, he needs to be armed. He just does. It's a safety issue for him. I absolutely cannot wrap my head around your position. Keeping my DH safe would trump any and all of my personal feelings and beliefs. Bottom line is duty weapons belong on the side of the person they were issue to, not in a drawer or locker at work. It's not about me owning it, it's about it being on our property and thus our responsibility. I appreciate your concern for DH's safety, but while I do have some concern about that, I have more concern about DD's safety at home, and for that reason I will not have a gun located in our home or on our land. The thing is, DH has never owned a handgun before - and IF he's shot one (I don't think so but can't say for sure) before starting his training a couple months ago, it's certainly not been much. And by "training" I mean a single 2-3 day class. He was able to meet the requirements at the shooting range, but to be able to use it in self-defense in a surprise situation? Even he isn't sure he'd be any more likely to defend himself than to end up getting shot with it himself. I'm not at all convinced it will make him safer and would be MUCH more comfortable with him having a taser or spray. Frankly, I think given the current attitude towards law enforcement, it's irresponsible to equip him only with *lethal* means of defense, without other nonlethal options.
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Post by cannes on May 24, 2016 0:56:08 GMT
You won't own a gun; he will. You can have nothing to do with his duty weapon. It can go into a small safe that is unlocked by fingerprints and you never have to see it if he's not wearing it. If he is going to be working on cases, writing warrants and making arrests, he needs to be armed. He just does. It's a safety issue for him. I absolutely cannot wrap my head around your position. Keeping my DH safe would trump any and all of my personal feelings and beliefs. Bottom line is duty weapons belong on the side of the person they were issue to, not in a drawer or locker at work. It's not about me owning it, it's about it being on our property and thus our responsibility. I appreciate your concern for DH's safety, but while I do have some concern about that, I have more concern about DD's safety at home, and for that reason I will not have a gun located in our home or on our land. The thing is, DH has never owned a handgun before - and IF he's shot one (I don't think so but can't say for sure) before starting his training a couple months ago, it's certainly not been much. And by "training" I mean a single 2-3 day class. He was able to meet the requirements at the shooting range, but to be able to use it in self-defense in a surprise situation? Even he isn't sure he'd be any more likely to defend himself than to end up getting shot with it himself. I'm not at all convinced it will make him safer and would be MUCH more comfortable with him having a taser or spray. Frankly, I think given the current attitude towards law enforcement, it's irresponsible to equip him only with *lethal* means of defense, without other nonlethal options. I'll be honest - I am not in the right frame of mind to have any kind of rational discussion on non-lethal options. In the last three weeks, we've had 7 or 8 officers shot in the line of duty and we're laying one to rest on Thursday. So many have been shot lately, I can't remember the exact number. How horrible is that? My heart is so full of sadness, fear and anger that I can't even process non-lethal options at this point. My guttural reaction is non-lethal options be damned. Eventually, I'll be able to move past that, but today, tomorrow, this week, I just can't. I see where you are coming from and I'm going to gently suggest that this career path your DH is on might not be the right fit for your family. And, that's ok. Because, honestly, any type of law enforcement career is a family job, not an individual job. I would not be surprised if your husband's supervisor has a similar conversation with him when he asks for a secure location to leave his duty weapon at work. I wish you and your family all the best, whichever road you journey down.
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Post by trainscrapper on May 24, 2016 2:05:33 GMT
Yes, different kinds and we are both carry permit holders. You would not know when we were carrying them, we do not feel it is something to advertise. We do not have kids, so the gun or guns may be out.
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Post by freecharlie on May 24, 2016 2:11:46 GMT
I hope your drawer is locked. We own multiple guns. I inherited several from my family, and my DH has several as well. He didn't get a class ring because his dad offered him a class ring, or he could use the money for a new shotgun instead! They are all locked up with the ammunition locked in a separate spot. I'm sure if someone breaks into the house in the night, they'll wait while she goes and gets the key. If there's kids at home, then yes, lock them up. Otherwise, I feel fine not locking them up, what good are they doing me locked up in a safe when someone is breaking in? We have kids, so I know this isn't directed at me, but we have a loaded pistol in our drawer. It is in a drawer safe that has a combination code...no need to get a key to get in.
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2016 2:13:05 GMT
Yes, DH and I are both gun owners and have our CCLs. We keep current with our training and have the appropriate safes to keep them in. Some are kept loaded with quick access only by us. They are useless if not loaded and ready for use.
I believe the 2nd Amendment is in place to provide citizens with the right and the ability to protect themselves if they need or choose to do so. I will not impose that choice on you, but do not take it away from me.
FTR, I have less than zero desire to ever, EVER have to use my firearm in any situation other than range and training. I have no grand illusions of 'taking out a bad guy' in a hailstorm of bullets where I walk out the hero. I just want to to have a fighting chance if I'm ever in a really, really bad situation and my or my family's life is threatened.
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Post by freecharlie on May 24, 2016 2:17:21 GMT
No. I have never had a particular desire to own one, nor do we have any interest in hunting, etc. I might consider it were my life circumstances different, though I suspect I'd still not own one. However, my biggest reason that I will never even consider owning a gun (at least for the next 15 years or so) is that I have a child with (medicated and controlled) mental illness and another with impulse control issues and a fascination with James Bond. No matter how I might protect a gun in my home, ownership of one would be irresponsible under these circumstances. Very responsible of you and I thank you for it.
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Post by Rainbow on May 24, 2016 2:28:03 GMT
Yes, DH and I are both gun owners and have our CCLs. We keep current with our training and have the appropriate safes to keep them in. Some are kept loaded with quick access only by us. They are useless if not loaded and ready for use. I believe the 2nd Amendment is in place to provide citizens with the right and the ability to protect themselves if they need or choose to do so. I will not impose that choice on you, but do not take it away from me. FTR, I have less than zero desire to ever, EVER have to use my firearm in any situation other than range and training. I have no grand illusions of 'taking out a bad guy' in a hailstorm of bullets where I walk out the hero. I just want to to have a fighting chance if I'm ever in a really, really bad situation and my or my family's life is threatened. L I agree with this and will always have a weapon regardless of any laws saying that I can't. I just will. I have a right to defend myself and no gun-hater will ever take that away from me.
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Post by Belia on May 24, 2016 3:08:26 GMT
Have never owned a gun. Will never own a gun. Will not live in a house with a gun. Unless.... zombies. If the zombies come, then all bets are off.
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Post by peano on May 24, 2016 4:16:04 GMT
Yes, DH and I are both gun owners and have our CCLs. We keep current with our training and have the appropriate safes to keep them in. Some are kept loaded with quick access only by us. They are useless if not loaded and ready for use. I believe the 2nd Amendment is in place to provide citizens with the right and the ability to protect themselves if they need or choose to do so. I will not impose that choice on you, but do not take it away from me. FTR, I have less than zero desire to ever, EVER have to use my firearm in any situation other than range and training. I have no grand illusions of 'taking out a bad guy' in a hailstorm of bullets where I walk out the hero. I just want to to have a fighting chance if I'm ever in a really, really bad situation and my or my family's life is threatened. L I agree with this and will always have a weapon regardless of any laws saying that I can't. I just will. I have a right to defend myself and no gun-hater will ever take that away from me.Another shining example of the thought process of so many of the "responsible" gun owners out there.
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Post by Rainbow on May 24, 2016 5:32:49 GMT
I agree with this and will always have a weapon regardless of any laws saying that I can't. I just will. I have a right to defend myself and no gun-hater will ever take that away from me. Another shining example of the thought process of so many of the "responsible" gun owners out there. Damn straight. Now what part of defending myself do you feel is irresponsible? Not that I really care what you think, but you seem to imply that my reserving my right to defend myself with a weapon is irresponsible. How so, exactly?
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Post by coaliesquirrel on May 24, 2016 12:10:32 GMT
It's not about me owning it, it's about it being on our property and thus our responsibility. I appreciate your concern for DH's safety, but while I do have some concern about that, I have more concern about DD's safety at home, and for that reason I will not have a gun located in our home or on our land. The thing is, DH has never owned a handgun before - and IF he's shot one (I don't think so but can't say for sure) before starting his training a couple months ago, it's certainly not been much. And by "training" I mean a single 2-3 day class. He was able to meet the requirements at the shooting range, but to be able to use it in self-defense in a surprise situation? Even he isn't sure he'd be any more likely to defend himself than to end up getting shot with it himself. I'm not at all convinced it will make him safer and would be MUCH more comfortable with him having a taser or spray. Frankly, I think given the current attitude towards law enforcement, it's irresponsible to equip him only with *lethal* means of defense, without other nonlethal options. I'll be honest - I am not in the right frame of mind to have any kind of rational discussion on non-lethal options. In the last three weeks, we've had 7 or 8 officers shot in the line of duty and we're laying one to rest on Thursday. So many have been shot lately, I can't remember the exact number. How horrible is that? My heart is so full of sadness, fear and anger that I can't even process non-lethal options at this point. My guttural reaction is non-lethal options be damned. Eventually, I'll be able to move past that, but today, tomorrow, this week, I just can't. I see where you are coming from and I'm going to gently suggest that this career path your DH is on might not be the right fit for your family. And, that's ok. Because, honestly, any type of law enforcement career is a family job, not an individual job. I would not be surprised if your husband's supervisor has a similar conversation with him when he asks for a secure location to leave his duty weapon at work. I wish you and your family all the best, whichever road you journey down. I'm so sorry for your loss. We had an officer's funeral a little over a week ago in my community. He was a couple years younger than DH, and he had 2 young daughters and a wife he'd known since they were in daycare together. He was shot and killed by a fleeing suspect. I agree that this might not be the ideal job for DH. He's a fantastic investigator. He has an instinct for how fire works as well as the compassion needed to deal with people who've often just lost everything. And, he loves the job. But, time (and contract negotiations) will tell whether this is really a good fit for him or not.
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Post by grinningcat on May 24, 2016 12:13:41 GMT
Never have. Never will. Would be a dealbreaker for my marriage.
I absolutely cannot grasp why anyone would willingly bring that kind of recklessness and danger into their home.
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Post by gryroagain on May 24, 2016 12:45:32 GMT
No guns. Dh and I are both vets so we have plenty of experience with all types of weapons, but neither of us has ever wanted to personally own a weapon. Our preferred method of home protection is a big dog- they never accidentally go off when the kids are alone, they can't be used in the event of a domestic disagreement or mental health crisis, and most people seem more scared of a big dog than a gun!
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