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Originally posted by perth
1. whats a good gun to be used only for in-home protection? one for someone who is frankly sort of frightened by guns in the first place?
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Before you own a gun, you need to learn to shoot it, and not be *unnecessarily* afraid of it....as distinct from *respecting* it, which I encourage you to continue to do. Expreince and training will get you there. By all means go shooting with your Dad. And then, when he's old enough, take James shooting too. That way he'll have a leg up when he gets to your age.
Also, many shooting ranges can hook you up with an NRA instructor, or have firearms self-defense classes of their own. As a part of these classes, or by renting various weapons at the range, you can discover what the attributes of the various kinds of guns are without actually having to buy the wrong gun.
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2. how does one secure a gun in your home so its available in the event of an emergency, but still safely away from a child. im looking to the future right now. im not worried about james now, all i need to do is keep it up high. but what about when hes older?
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Various forms of pistol safe are available, and I prefer the kind with a pushbutton combo lock that can be quickly opened in the dark. These can be lagbolted to your wall to discourage theft. I feel better with this approach than with "putting it up high".
http://www.asafelocksmith.com/102.html
http://www.safestogo.com/gnlkrrfl.htm
Of course, one of the *best* means of securing a firearm is keeping it on your person. Laws on licenced concealed carry vary from state to state....and Colorado's laws are painfully complex. Ask your county sheriff.
also see:
http://www.packing.org/state/index.jsp/colorado
Was anything valuable missing from the house?