For years I didn't even allow bullets in the house. Then I allowed bullets, but the guns had to be kept locked.
Right now my husband is in Iraq and we've been having some home invasion issues in our neighborhood. I spent several sleepless nights going over, in my head, what it would involve for me to get to my gun, unlock it, load it, and fire. It was not a good feeling knowing that it would take me a full minute if I were prepared. Trying to do it while snapping out of a dead sleep seemed impossible.
Now I have a loaded, unlocked .38 in my bedroom and both my kids know it.
There's a bigger issue involved there too Marie...how long would it take you if you had adrenalin rushing through your system? Your body cannot function properly under that circumstance. If you haven't practiced preparing your weapon...over and over...you won't be able to.
An unloaded or locked gun doesn't do you much good...I'll pray for you and your family. Please pass a thank you to your husband for me...and keep one for you and your children.
Glad you're prepared, Marie, but you should get some target practice too.