herrwalther
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My son at 2 years old would ask me to put my gun away, if I was wearing one, when he wanted to play. Such an easy way to avoid an issue like this.
Didn't mean anyone here, just a general statement that I said because I'm sure people have been saying this happened cause he's a bad dad or something.I re-read the thread ; I do not see where anyone sought to ridicule the dad in the incident.
Unless the gun broke, it's entirely his fault.There is a brief article and what happened isn't all that clear. Anything could've happened from intent to harm, negligence, a temporary lapse of judgement, or just an accident.
Unless the gun broke, it's entirely his fault.
I have kids and can't even come close to imagining how he feels.
To prevent what happened to him, my carry gun is DAO and is carried in a tight holster.
It is placed out of reach out my son when I get home.
There certainly should be a fair and impartial investigation into the circumstances. I suppose we will find out.1) Sometimes condition 3 carry is preferable.
2) Holster should always cover the trigger.
3) A holstered gun should always remain holstered unless it is being shot or cleaned.
4) Who knows if the story told is accurately depicted.
What do you do when you go somewhere outside the home with them? Ever take them to a playground? Do you leave the gun at home?My grandkids trump all. When they visit my home I UNLOAD my CC. I separate the ammo and gun where I know they cannot get at either. When I visit their house I lock my CC in a secure place in my car. When I goof around (they are too young yet) keys, wallets, and anything else will be stored away somewhere else for self keeping.
What do you do when you go somewhere outside the home with them? Ever take them to a playground? Do you leave the gun at home?
And yes... carrying a Glock (no manual safety, no grip safety, relatively light trigger pull and partially cocked striker) tucked into your pants with no holster is stupid. So much for perfection
I pocket carried a DAO .380 in a pocket holster throughout all the wrestling and horseplay of my son's childhoods and never felt there was the remotest chance of it ADing. The story is awful. Many will scoff, but it's another example of why I won't carry a striker-fired pistol in the pocket or IWB.