I wouldn't worry too much about the dog and the firearm. Mine haven't even figures out how to open the safe, let alone operate an AR.No. My go-to long guns are stored "cruiser ready", with a closed bolt on an empty chamber with a loaded mag.
Most long guns lack a firing-pin block-type drop safety. Many have free-floating firing pins. The last thing you want is to knock a loaded gun over, or, if it's stored in your vehicle, get in a wreck and have that thing discharge. Obviously it shouldn't, but crazy things happen under inertia when enough force is applied in the right direction.
It's also unattended, unlike my handgun which is on my person and under my constant control. I carry a handgun with the idea that I may need to react to an unexpected and immediate threat. If I have time to get to a long gun and retrieve it, odds are pretty good that I'll also have the time to chamber a round.
I also have kids and a dog...I don't leave loaded guns out and accessible.
Don't underestimate them, they can be devious, lol! This dog shot not one, but two people right here in Indiana. And don't get me started on cats!!!I wouldn't worry too much about the dog and the firearm. Mine haven't even figures out how to open the safe, let alone operate an AR.
Pretty much...I never have anything chambered unless it's on my person...be it in the closet, in the safe, etc.No. My go-to long guns are stored "cruiser ready", with a closed bolt on an empty chamber with a loaded mag.
Most long guns lack a firing-pin block-type drop safety. Many have free-floating firing pins. The last thing you want is to knock a loaded gun over, or, if it's stored in your vehicle, get in a wreck and have that thing discharge. Obviously it shouldn't, but crazy things happen under inertia when enough force is applied in the right direction.
It's also unattended, unlike my handgun which is on my person and under my constant control. I carry a handgun with the idea that I may need to react to an unexpected and immediate threat. If I have time to get to a long gun and retrieve it, odds are pretty good that I'll also have the time to chamber a round.
I also have kids and a dog...I don't leave loaded guns out and accessible.
All my carry guns, home defense pistol and rifle (AR) all have one in the chamber with loaded mags. I want every advantage should I ever need to use any of them.We've had the discussion repeatedly over carrying a handgun with one in the chamber. So, if your nightstand weapon of choice is an AR pattern rifle/handgun/selectfire/grenade launcher/etc do you keep it with on in the chamber?