Tungsten
Ultimate Member
As someone with kids, I use a basic guideline of at least 2 steps beyond their ability to fire the weapon. As they grow older, I'm going to have to rethink that strategy. Currently, I have a quick access safe. Beyond that I have a full mag, barely unseated, with chamber empty. I drill tap-rack so that doesnt seem to add too much time to the equation.
I also fully acknowledge my choice is most likely nonsensical to people more proficient in pistol use, but I will lean very heavily towards the safety side of things until I feel a lot more comfortable with them. I've seen the stats on using a gun for home defense vs a kid picking one up and hurting themselves. So with that in mind I want to make sure on my worst day of forgetfulness, or stupidity, that there is zero chance one of my kids could harm themselves with it.
I also fully acknowledge my choice is most likely nonsensical to people more proficient in pistol use, but I will lean very heavily towards the safety side of things until I feel a lot more comfortable with them. I've seen the stats on using a gun for home defense vs a kid picking one up and hurting themselves. So with that in mind I want to make sure on my worst day of forgetfulness, or stupidity, that there is zero chance one of my kids could harm themselves with it.