Not having a gun handy when you need one sucks. It would also suck to get home, find your front door open, someone might be in the house, and you know that you've got a half dozen guns just laying around the house. Is the perp in the house, did they find the guns, are they going to use your own gun on you? That sucks too.

I have a permit, so I carry my gun. If I leave the house, it goes with me so when I come home, I've got it. I have, well had, need a new one a safe that any other useable gun stayed in if I wasn't home and the gun was. I really, REALLY don't want any gun that I own getting into the hands of someone that shouldn't have it, like a criminal.

So, there is a reason to keep them locked up. If nothing else, then lock them up when you leave the house, and get the gun back out when you get home if you can't take them with you.

Something else to think about is a wall safe. That way if you have a break in, they may not find the wall safe, and hopefully, they can't get into it or take it with them. That's better than having a gun safe that they can take and pry open later.

I keep a .40 Sig 226 in a push button safe in my closet. Loaded magazine on board, but none in the chamber. I guess I'm a safety nut.

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I rotate my nighttime protection.......it's either my S&W 1911 or my S&W M-27 .357. My daughters are now out of the house but when they happen to be home, i leave the gun(s) in my safe.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1412912783.jpg

here's my Pre-Model 27, 5 screw, 1954 vintage

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Steve

I live in a rural area, & have never heard of a break in around here. Some people have lived here for decades, and houses are a minimum of maybe 200 yards from each other. However everyone has something in their house ready to go. Also everyone keeps eyes out for activity out of the normal. The spoons I own were mostly bought thirty plus years ago when there was talk of limiting them. So I have them dispersed around the house hidden in different places easy to access, with one next to the bed. I like the idea of putting it behind the headboard & think I'll try it.

My father's only recently begun collecting spoons (why do we call them spoons?)

He keeps one on his person most of the time, one in his office drawer at home, one in the arm rest console of his sectional sofa, one on either side of the bed rails within arms reach from being in bed, and a few others in various locations around the house. Also has hidden holsters in each of his vehicles. He's got low-profile gun safes under the seats in his daily driven cars for when he can't carry somewhere.

I keep mine loaded and chambered under my side of the bed. Still waiting on my new XD9 to be delivered from my parents as it will become my newest conceal carry.

If I recall correctly(and thats a big 'if'), a forum member complained about all the gun chats we were having. There are no rules against discussing guns, but someone jokingly started calling them spoons just to poke fun and it stuck.

I believe it was more like: some members were concerned that the goberment can monitor boards like Pelican, and if we used "spoon" insteaad of "gun" or "firearm" we would fly under the radar.

Funny thing is - I've adopted the use of 'spoon' at my work and with my friends. This way, if someone who is against firearms overhears my conversation, they will just think I have some weird fascination with silverware...

Anyway - back to the OP -- when I'm home, I take my spoon out of my push-button safe and place it in this which is on my side of the bed (Sorry for the huge pic from Amazon...):
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Full magazine in the spoon, chamber empty, safety off. I hear a suspicious noise, it's roll out of bed, grab spoon, rack and take up defensive spot where I can still see my bedroom door. (behind dresser, in bathroom, or behind bed). If my phone is near, I call 911 (state my address twice, and let them know I have an intruder in my house, I have a gun, and I described what I am wearing, and leave the phone open for them to record what transpires next). Next I yell "Who are you? Get out of my house! I have a gun! The police are coming!" If there is no acknowledgement from the intruder, and if my bedroom doorknob turns and the door opens, the trigger on my spoon is squeezed.

A good idea. I like it this unit.
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"...and I described what I am wearing,..." :eek:

I chuckled at that as well. Of course, when the police come, you don't want them getting all excited and shooting the homeowner...

Hello Kitty PJ's and bunny slippers.... :D

I've heard of break ins where the perp runs out of the home wearing sweats or PJ's pretending to be the homeowner, and gets away. On the other hand, if I shoot a prerp, or am holding someone at gun point, I want to minimize the chance of mistaken identity...

-Z

Exactly why I would consider the small hand spoon safe...

Bu... bu... but what about the boogy man living in the closet?

Thoughts of getting a cheap holster and strapping it to the underside of beside table.

Also thoughts of installing a 6" sewer pipe and flange in the floor... sort of a poor mans floor safe.

We have a metal tube bedframe so can't strap it behind headboard.

Going to check on that thing Z-man posted, that looks pretty cool.

This looks promising:

http://www.amazon.com/Wolverine-Holsters-Under-Desk-Holster/dp/B00359L13S/ref=wl_mb_wl_huc_mrai_1_dp

Another good idea...47 Amazon 5 stars out of 51.

Here's the unit I have marketed under a different name. Battery operated but mine has an external jack for power. I picked up a generic AC/DC charger from somewhere. Nice not having to remember if the batteries are going to work or not. Old photos of my set up below. -J

http://www.amazon.com/Gunmaster-Sportsafe-DOJ-Portable-Safe/dp/B0002ILCV6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412992966&sr=8-1&keywords=dac+sport+safe

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Ok, if you have a gun at the home for personal protection and have it locked away you are naive about your chances to respond quickly or get the upper hand. And, if you are scared that you might find someone in your home with that gun if it is not locked away you most likely do not have the balls to hold it in your hands and pull the trigger anyway. Suggestion.... security cameras and alarm system.

Owning hand or long guns is not for everyone.

Cheers,

I'm curious, what's your reasoning behind that?

Because you leave the house, and leave the gun at home on/in your bedside table, or where ever. You get home and someone has broken into your house and may still be inside which means that they may now be holding your gun. And because that's a concern, you don't have the balls to hold your gun and use it?

I'm just trying to figure out the logic.

You guys are waaay over thinking this.

I keep a single action (.45 Colt - what else, for those that know me) in the nightstand right next to my bed. Pretty darn simple. In the dark, under pressure, I can work it better than my own dick. Familiarity is key, folks.

Got kids? Whatever clever little scheme you think you have come up with, I assure you, I would have defeated it as a kid. The only real answer to kids and guns is to take the mystery out of it for them. Remove the "forbidden fruit" attraction by exposing them to your guns. Let them know they have free access any time they want, so long as it is with you. Pretty soon the fascination begins to wane, and the guns become just another part of the backdrop at home.

Neighbor kids? If your own are rather blasé about the whole thing, and better yet have seen the damage they can do, there is little chance they will allow some untrained, wild eyed idiot of a friend to even get close to them. This worked for me and my siblings (who grew up with unsecured guns in the house), my parents, my grandparents, and as far back as there were firearms in either side of the family. Worked for my kids, too. It will likely work for theirs as well.

I have kids, so I'm either carrying or they're in the safe during the day. At night I unlock the safe before I go to bed, so I have quick access without punching in the combo at night. With no kids, I would get a bedside holster and keep it there for quick and easy access.

BTW, I totally agree with Jeff. I have taken all three of my kids shooting, on multiple occasions. They know that guns are loud, dangerous, a little scary, and not toys.

Steve / Masraum

Really, if you do not get my statement there is absolutely no way I can explain or break down any further. Your post suggests that my logic if different than yours, understood but mine is based on experience and yours is based on wishful thinking and fantasy.

Cheers,

Yes, I know, a soft spot for Snakes:D
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I'd say that you do know!!!
Lovely, aren't they?
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