[Sdirector]

So I guess what I'm saying is that you can teach your kids all you want about gun safety, but the only SURE way to be safe is to have the guns and ammo locked up all the time with the key hidden in a place they can't possibly find it.

I agree 100%! See rule 3 above.

The biggest point that I have tried to make is that there is technology out there to allow you to do this without compromising personal safety if the weapon is needed quickly for home defense. Technology that doesn't require a key that can be lost or not found quickly when needed. And, training for the user so that they learn to load quickly, allowing them to keep the ammunition separate, for maximum safety.

Also, never trust those trigger locks that are given away for free! They are usually very poor quality, that either will not come off, or come off too easily without a key. Most of the free trigger locks are more part of anti-gun programs than they are concerned for anyone's safety. A good quality trigger lock can be purchased for around $20.00.

A gun owner has an obligation in the highest sense to make certain that his or her weapon is safe at all times.