Babysitters/Nanny and Home defense

[Biohazard2m]

My wife and I are interviewing our first babysitter to watch our 5 month old son. I have a Glock 23 stashed at all times as my home defense weapon. I'm planning on locking it in the safe during the hours she will work. My question is, am I obligated to reveal its existence to the babysitter? Any input is appreciated.

 

[lilpenny]

My wife and I are interviewing our first babysitter to watch our 5 month old son. I have a Glock 23 stashed at all times as my home defense weapon. I'm planning on locking it in the safe during the hours she will work. My question is, am I obligated to reveal its existence to the babysitter? Any input is appreciated.

If you have it locked in the safe, I do not see why you would have to tell a babysitter. If you know a lawyer, I would ask for advice

 

[TTMD]

My wife and I are interviewing our first babysitter to watch our 5 month old son. I have a Glock 23 stashed at all times as my home defense weapon. I'm planning on locking it in the safe during the hours she will work. My question is, am I obligated to reveal its existence to the babysitter? Any input is appreciated.

I don't think you have an obligation in this regard anymore than revealing the existence of your grandfathers Rolex in your top dresser drawer, or the rat poison on the shelf in the garage.

You probably should reveal things like the loose step at the bottom of the basement staircase, or the way you have to jiggle the lock on the sliding glass door to get it to open.

But not a firearm. In fact, that might not even be a smart thing to do.

Edit: I just read through this again, and hope it doesn't sound like I'm being a smart@$$ or condescending. That wasn't my intent at all. I think asking the question is smart, but I think you're in the clear on this.

 

[spclopr8tr]

I don't think you have an obligation in this regard anymore than revealing the existence of your grandfathers Rolex in your top dresser drawer, or the rat poison on the shelf in the garage.

You probably should reveal things like the loose step at the bottom of the basement staircase, or the way you have to jiggle the lock on the sliding glass door to get it to open.

But not a firearm. In fact, that might not even be a smart thing to do.

Edit: I just read through this again, and hope it doesn't sound like I'm being a smart@$$ or condescending. That wasn't my intent at all. I think asking the question is smart, but I think you're in the clear on this.

 

[kgain673]

Would u tell the sitter about $1000 dollars stashed in your safe? Keep it locked, it's none of her business.

 

[Jbbtwb]

Better yet, take her to the range and show how to use it

 

[Jbbtwb]

Or him, not to be sexist.

 

[mr phil]

If it is locked in a safe then no. Why would you ?

 

[Biohazard2m]

Better yet, take her to the range and show how to use it

+1

 

[Doctor_M]

We use friends and family as sitters, so they know where to go if someone tries to break in... but if it weren't someone I knew VERY well, then the answer is "mum".

 

[miles71]

I believe unless the babysitter fails within certain categories of age or has a safety course the pistol has to be locked up and unavailable to them per state law right?

I never told our babysitters directly about any of my guns, but a few of them have become close and I have actually taken them to the range.

Only thing I tell them is the plan if something silly happens, which room of the house they should go to and who they should call. That way when I show up or the police they can tell them where they are hunkered down.

TD

 

[QM2]

No need for her to know anything about any firearms. Like others have said.... Keep it in the safe, out of sight, out of mind.

 

[yellowfin]

Don't hire a babysitter that doesn't have a FL or UT CCW. That way you know they're responsible, on the same page as you, and pass a background check.

 

[Blaster229]

Eh. I am pretty sure I would let no babysitter/housesitter, etc... know. Especially with the "better yet, show them how to use it" advice. Regardless of what permit/training they may have.

This seems like there would be some sort of vicarious liability involved with that in the event something were to happen.

" Mr. and Mrs. Jones showed me how to use it and what to do". I'd want no part of that litigation.

 

[honda53s]

Don't hire a babysitter that doesn't have a FL or UT CCW. That way you know they're responsible, on the same page as you, and pass a background check.

I like the way you think!