Here’s another of my favorites: Keep your gun in the nightstand next to your bed for safety. :[ I had to argue bitterly with Mr K because of his belief in this “rule.”
I’ve had a gun in my nightstand for 20+ years. Is there some magic time of the night when the firearm jumps out and caresses your cheek or something?
“...Keep your gun in the nightstand next to your bed for safety...”
Did you win the argument with Mr K and if so, where does he keep his gun? What role do you play on the home defense team?
You argued with Mr.K about the idea of keeping a loaded gun within easy access to his bed?
I assume you lost that "bitter argument"?
If Mr. K removed his gun both you and he are more at risk than before.
A pistol locked in a gun safe is worthless when the perp is at your bedroom door.
BTW, this is not a "rule" it is a decision that a gun owner makes, when he weighs two options.
You and Mr. K can keep your guns in a safe where the perp will also be safe.
I keep my S & W 357 Magnum and two speed loaders in my bed stand, and a 12 gauge in my walk in closet, with various other rifles, pistols and shotguns located around MY home.
My wife can shoot all of them and has done so on the range.
I’ve had my H&K 9mm USP Compact loaded with a magazine and one round chambered in my nightstand for 24+ years without ever having an issue. Even with 3 toddlers back in the day, I NEVER had any issues with unauthorized access.
Where should you keep it, under your pillow?