A Mom Went Viral For Prioritizing Gun Safety Over Her In-Laws

Moms ^ | November 5, 2020 | Emily Schafer

[JerryBlackwell]

LOL she voted for Biden at least once

[a fool in paradise]

moms on reddit???

[21twelve]

“The parents are in the best position to decide on that.”

Agreed. As a gun-owner (back when my kids were little as well) - it is up to the parents to decide what is best for their kids. It sounds like the mom is open to compromise (getting them a gun safe, etc.) How about a decent holster so gramps can have the gun handy but still secure from the kids?

[DoodleBob]

Well done.

[DoodleBob]

I’m more skeptical that Reddit was largely sympathetic to her.

[HollyB]

They could put it in the safe while babysitting.

[Dr. Sivana]

Heck, give both kids a drum.

A tuba is a good 3rd choice.

A friend of mine with a large family were flummoxed when the in-laws gave the kids a karaoke machine for Christmas. That was purgatory.

Worst I had was when visiting a long-time family friend, the parents gave gifts for our youngsters, including kazoos ... right before a 1,000 mile trip from Connecticut to Illinois.

[Beagle8U]

The Kazoos would have been tossed out the window within 5 miles.

[Quality_Not_Quantity]

And “I carry guns because cops are too heavy.”

[Envisioning]

If you have anyone in your house, the only safe place for an unlocked gun is on your hip, where it should be already.....

[PghBaldy]

When I was a kid my dad had a shotgun in a closet. Never ever thought of touching it, but I knew where it was. Never thought of shooting anyone either, but if I needed to, I am sure one of us would use it to defend our family. Many “moms” today seem to be idiots.

[lastchance]

Nothing in the article indicates that her in laws were serious about gun safety. Keeping it safely out of the children’s reach until they have learned and absorbed proper respect for firearms is a no-brainer. Even then I would expect there to be adult supervision anytime a firearm is handled by a minor.

I feel the same way about swimming pools. No children in or around the pool without adult supervision. If no adults are available then the patio door stays locked.

[lastchance]

The stats on accidental firearm death and injury of children should be taken seriously. She has every right to decide whether she wants her children to be where there is uncontrolled access to possibly loaded firearms.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

They could put it in the safe while babysitting.

A few years back parents locked their guns in the safe and went out for the evening leaving their teenage children alone.

A lunatic broke in and killed all but one of the kids. The survivor, a female knew where the guns were, how to use them but by law she could not have access so she could not get to them.

When you need a gun it is always at an unexpected time and you need it right then. Always keep them close to hand.

[alexander_busek]

I'd first like to know how many razor blades, carving knives, hot-air blowers stationed near bathtubs, bottles of drain-cleaner, malfunctioning toasters, etc. are in that household that the mother doesn't object to.

Regards,

[HollyB]

I understand. But, that is what I’d do. I don’t know where they live or their circumstances. But, for me - I’d lock them up when small children are around. It’s actually safer wearing it than having it unattended.

[Ikeon]

I pretty much would be unable to walk or sit for aleast the rest of the day if I would have been caught snooping around my grand parents bedroom. And if I was caught digging under the mattress. Well, truthfully, I might not be here right now..!

[marktwain]

Did she ask them to remove all glass tables from their house?

More children are killed in accidents involving glass tabletops than in accidents involving guns.

[marktwain]

In the years 2009-2015, 601 children in the USA died in gun accidents, an average of 86 per year.

A recent paper estimated 178 children in the per year die in accidents involving glass table tops in the USA.

Link to article

[oldasrocks]

.410 shotgun is a better choice than a .22.