This for sure. I mean, if we get distracted here and start blaming criminals for vehicle gun thefts it won't be long and people will be blaming all sorts of crime on criminals.
57 Investigations of Guns Stolen From Vehicles in OKC So Far This Year
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I suppose it is secure from a cursory visual examination from someone that is outside the vehicle, but that’s about it.
A car isn’t always locked, unoccupied or parked in a secure location, and allowing an accessible firearm to remain in a vehicle isn’t without risk. The four rules of gun safety are about mitigating risk to person and property which I why I believe that preventing unauthorized access should be the fifth rule. Unauthorized access covers any location or context where a firearm left unattended could be used to destroy life or property.
So, if I’m negligent with my trigger discipline and shoot the guy standing across the room, I can blame him, right?
By your logic, you sure can.
You'd still be wrong, but you can blame whoever you want.
You probably will
More of a, he tried to steal your open carry and shoots bystander, you get sued for not securing firearm.
I just told you it was locked though? To what point do I satisfy your needs concerning my property?
Here's the deal, none of you, and I mean none of you..... bark at anyone for their home safety or containment. Why is your insistence compartmentalized concerning cars only? I can walk in a lot of houses and find an unsecured firearm.
Notice the sounds of crickets afterwards......
Is this like Schrodinger's cat? If I can't see the gun, then it must be secure. Where did you park the car? An applicable concept would be Defense in depth, or layers of security; rather than relying on a single means of security. It's necessary to have this discussion because people obviously don't know or recognize the need to prevent their firearms from being stolen or else they wouldn't leave their vehicle unlocked and guns laying around.
My feelings are pretty much the same for people leaving firearms unsecured inside their home. It should be avoided, but I bet you could have guessed that.
It's easier to blame others than accept our own responsibilities could be the motto here.
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You are correct to a degree I will admit.
If some POS breaks into my vehicle I am 100% going to blame them and no one else.
" I can walk in a lot of houses and find an unsecured firearm. "
That may be true but I bet that in most 'Red' states, you'd only do that once
That may be true but I bet that in most 'Red' states, you'd only do that once
