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<blockquote data-quote="HiredHand" data-source="post: 3448427" data-attributes="member: 2469"><p>Lots of good old butt hurt here and I’m glad that it’s ruffled some feathers. You can call me names or tell me to mind my own business, I don’t have a problem with that. </p><p></p><p>I personally know someone always stored a handgun within reach inside of his vehicles. He had multiple guns stolen out of his vehicles on different occasions and he’s as conscientious about vehicle and home security as GTG and TR. Once it happened at a dealership while his car was being serviced and the other in a gated neighborhood when the garage door was mistakenly left open overnight. Luckily at least one of the guns was recovered during a domestic disturbance call at the residence of a felon that was assaulting his girlfriend. I think that last occasion finally changed his opinion on leaving guns inside his vehicles. </p><p></p><p>I have a friend that was dragged off her front porch, a gun shoved in her face while the thug tried to steal her purse. When she screamed her husband ran out to see that was happening and a second assailant shoved a gun in his face. Luckily, they were only after her purse which she gave up. Turns out these thugs and a few of their close buddies spent several weeks robbing other individuals during the Christmas Holiday season. I have no idea where their guns came from but I’d assume they were stolen, too. </p><p></p><p>Guns get stolen out of vehicles. It’s a fact. And those are used in crimes against our fellow citizens. People carelessly and recklessly leave firearms stored in the door pockets, consoles and glove compartments everyday and leave them there 24/7/365. We forget to lock the doors, leave a window down or whatever else and someone comes along a steals our property. Or perhaps a child locates the firearm and shoots a parent or sibling, it happens. But why on earth do we think that helping to arm criminals isn’t our problem as responsible guns owners? </p><p></p><p>There currently isn’t much danger of civil liability in the case of the owner who’s property is stolen an used to commit a violent crime. I have to wonder how long that will last given the political climate. Or how you explain to a child that they killed a family member or friend because they found a gun that wasn’t properly stored. </p><p></p><p>Bottom line is that by not storing firearms inside a vehicle that isn’t under our control, other than temporarily when circumstances dictate that we disarm, is low hanging fruit that doesn’t require expensive training or costly hardware. It’s just a change of routine and it’s really no different than following the other rules of firearms safety. It doesn’t violate your rights, but it does demonstrate your ability to responsibly exercise your rights. </p><p></p><p>That’s my 2 cents.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HiredHand, post: 3448427, member: 2469"] Lots of good old butt hurt here and I’m glad that it’s ruffled some feathers. You can call me names or tell me to mind my own business, I don’t have a problem with that. I personally know someone always stored a handgun within reach inside of his vehicles. He had multiple guns stolen out of his vehicles on different occasions and he’s as conscientious about vehicle and home security as GTG and TR. Once it happened at a dealership while his car was being serviced and the other in a gated neighborhood when the garage door was mistakenly left open overnight. Luckily at least one of the guns was recovered during a domestic disturbance call at the residence of a felon that was assaulting his girlfriend. I think that last occasion finally changed his opinion on leaving guns inside his vehicles. I have a friend that was dragged off her front porch, a gun shoved in her face while the thug tried to steal her purse. When she screamed her husband ran out to see that was happening and a second assailant shoved a gun in his face. Luckily, they were only after her purse which she gave up. Turns out these thugs and a few of their close buddies spent several weeks robbing other individuals during the Christmas Holiday season. I have no idea where their guns came from but I’d assume they were stolen, too. Guns get stolen out of vehicles. It’s a fact. And those are used in crimes against our fellow citizens. People carelessly and recklessly leave firearms stored in the door pockets, consoles and glove compartments everyday and leave them there 24/7/365. We forget to lock the doors, leave a window down or whatever else and someone comes along a steals our property. Or perhaps a child locates the firearm and shoots a parent or sibling, it happens. But why on earth do we think that helping to arm criminals isn’t our problem as responsible guns owners? There currently isn’t much danger of civil liability in the case of the owner who’s property is stolen an used to commit a violent crime. I have to wonder how long that will last given the political climate. Or how you explain to a child that they killed a family member or friend because they found a gun that wasn’t properly stored. Bottom line is that by not storing firearms inside a vehicle that isn’t under our control, other than temporarily when circumstances dictate that we disarm, is low hanging fruit that doesn’t require expensive training or costly hardware. It’s just a change of routine and it’s really no different than following the other rules of firearms safety. It doesn’t violate your rights, but it does demonstrate your ability to responsibly exercise your rights. That’s my 2 cents. [/QUOTE]
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