[twyn1]

As someone who would really like to own a gun for protection, etc., but is terrified that one of my VERY smart grand-kids (2 of whom live with me) would somehow get a hold of it(no matter how well hidden/locked), I sorta like the idea of fingerprint verification.

But I understand many of the pitfalls involved ... and now adding your reason to my list.

[familyop]

"As someone who would really like to own a gun for protection, etc., but is terrified that one of my VERY smart grand-kids (2 of whom live with me) would somehow get a hold of it(no matter how well hidden/locked), I sorta like the idea of fingerprint verification."

There are firearms safes that work that way, including small pistol safes. There are also pistols that won't fire without a magazine inserted.

[PapaBear3625]

As someone who would really like to own a gun for protection, etc., but is terrified that one of my VERY smart grand-kids (2 of whom live with me) would somehow get a hold of it(no matter how well hidden/locked), I sorta like the idea of fingerprint verification.

Speaking as a gun-owning parent, who has owned since the oldest was a baby, and where all my kids have gone to adulthood without a gun mishap, the key is training. If you are willing to take the kid to the range anytime he or she wants, then there is much reduced temptation.

That, and ALWAYS keeping things locked up AND on a high shelf when not actually on my person. And my personal, unwavering policy is that there is never anything more important than securing my sidearm when I'm done wearing it. It goes from my holster to the safe. Always.