[Superman]

I'm a little surprised by Jeff's practices, but okay. FWIW, the rest of Jeff's heritage is exactly the same as mine. Guns all over the place. Respect. Heck, if I had pointed a toy gun at someone with my grampa nearby, I'd wake up on the other side of the room with a sore cheek.

He was also an aviator. Bush pilot. He was an extremely disciplined and careful man. We didn't cruise around in pickup trucks with loaded guns looking for game. We loaded our guns when we parked the truck. While I agree that a deep respect for firearms is imperative, I personally do not rely on that as the sole source of safety for my family. Families have visitors, for example. Guns can be knocked off tables.

A funny story: My drivers' ed teacher said that guns should always be treated as though they are loaded. He also said guns should be stored in the home in an unloaded state, and physically separated from the ammunition stockpile. Then he asked the class "I tell my guests that the guns in my home are all loaded. Are they?" We said no. He said "Yes, they are."