Guns never jump up and injure or kill...There's always a person behind it.

Here we have to lock the firearm in an appropriate safe for the firearm different categories of firearm have different safes, and the ammo has to be locked separately. Never together with the gun. It's pretty safe. I don't know what the rules are but assume many keep their firearm loaded, especially if used for security purposes.

I guess it comes down to safety. I mean a firearm should never be left laying about in my opinion, even empty, and no one should touch one without the appropriate safety instructions first. I'm a pretty safe gun owner, observe all the form and safety rules of course. It's as safe as anything could be. A person is more likely to get hit by lightening in my front yard than shot (accidentally) by one of my guns.

I agree with you in that some more education needs to be undertaken before you make any decisions, but guns can be a very safe hobby if approached with responsibility and respect.

Maybe you should do a post about it mate, your decision-making process and reasonings...Pros and cons. That's would be cool. Stick in in The Pew if you want as it's certainly gun-related.