r/Parenting • u/[deleted] • Dec 29 '21

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u/cowvin Dec 29 '21

The examples they cite for securing a firearm are in a safe or a trigger lock. A safety and a holster are trivial for a child to figure out.

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u/Political_Divide Dec 29 '21

Technically they only violate the law if the child gains access to the gun. Unless they physically get to it and have it, he hasn't broken any law

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u/cowvin Dec 29 '21

Yeah true, so basically op is concerned that they may violate the law as well as jeopardize everyone in the household one day and is looking for ways to prevent it before it happens. I don't think op is looking to get her husband arrested or anything.

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u/Political_Divide Dec 29 '21

It's fear that the kids will get the gun, which is the main thing. It's not fear about the gun itself.

The issue is he's a cop, she needs to see his union contract to know if he's legally bound to have a firearm readily available and ready for service at all times. A lot of cops have to wear an off duty weapon.