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Originally Posted by sc_rufctr
Talk to him about getting safe. He's your dad so just do it.
If he's got health/mental issues then that's a whole other matter.
How old is he?
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Safe just isn't gonna happen (for him). He (and I) grew up in a "different time" and place where a LOADED shotgun was always right by the door "back on the farm". I'm almost 100% certain his are unloaded though. I never had secured spoons when I lived there either...which my niece grew up around. Times do change however...
He's 77. No "real" issues...
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Originally Posted by manbridge 74
"Unloaded" guns kill many. .
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Not the way I was trained since 6-7 years old, but point well taken.
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Originally Posted by Rick V
..., and being a cop his gun discipline, sucks....
Some subjects you just have to speak your mind and not worry about making someone mad. At the end of the day they will realize you are right and get over it. If they don't then they have just proved your point and you can bring that to their attention.
Tough love is the only way to handle this situation.
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Tell me about LEOs
...I've had two as tennants (still have one), and you simply woulkd NOT believe it if I told ya....
You're probably right about the tough love...thanks!
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Originally Posted by flatbutt
.... Lying loose around the house is irresponsible and just plain unacceptable.
My son is clear on this...when the ol' man starts losing it he grabs knives,axes, chainsaws, everything.
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You would have had a helluva time convincing my Grandfather (WWII vet, RIP) that...like I said earlier....men from a different era. At least my dad doesn't venture THAT far into the deep woods with a chainsaw anymore, but I STILL have to ask to take over for him. Only in the past few years can I even keep up with him
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Originally Posted by sc_rufctr
What happens to someone when they loose their ability to drive a car safely?
(Whether it be old age or illness)
They loose their licence.
I know it's a bad situation but maybe you need to ask him some tough questions.
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Another sore subject I'll likely face someday...twice within the past year I've been with him when he went the wrong way or was in the wrong lane while "distracted"...thanks!
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Originally Posted by Mericet
KC911, you can also mention to him that NC law (can not remember exactly which one) states that a firearm needs to be stored in a way that is not accessible by minors. Also some training for the grandnieces....
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Their dad is ex-Army ranger...I think he's got that covered. Most (re LEOs mentioned above) don't give a quack about what some "law" might state...that's just not gonna change.
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Originally Posted by Rapewta
I understand what you saying and my only answer to that is...
"You can't fix STUPID."
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Call my LEO tennant "STUPID" and I'm pretty sure you'd find out REAL QUICK the definition of the word...thanks for the "advice" however
Although I didn't quote everyone posting, I appreciate "almost" everyone's perspective...keep 'em coming. Like I've said before...men from a different era.
Although my niece grew up around unsecured guns (mostly mine when I went away to college
), I think I'll run this by her also...