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Navigating Gun Safety: Are We Overreacting or Just Being Cautious?

Lately, I’ve noticed a lot of heated debates about gun safety in family spaces. Some parents say the precautions are over the top, while others believe you can never be too careful. I remember the first time my child asked about the locked cabinet in our closet. It sparked a long conversation about safety, trust, and responsibility. I sometimes wonder if my own worries make me go too far, but then I think about the peace of mind it brings. It’s tough to find the right balance between vigilance and letting fear take over. How do you approach gun safety in your home? Let’s share our thoughts and experiences below—your story might help another parent feel less alone. #FamilySafety #ParentingChoices #GunSafety #PeaceOfMind #Parenting

2025-05-23
Stephen D
I think teaching gun safety to your children is a good thing. Knowing when to use a firearm and one not to is very important and knowing the law also. But first the parents have to know the rules he can’t teach something that you don’t know!
05-23
Boardman, OH
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t- bone
my son's and daughter were raised in a home with firearms and WE NEVER EVER had problems with firearms and they told their friends not to ever touch them or they would never come to our house again period
05-23
Douglas, AZ
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Tom Zimmerman
Do you teach your children how to use a knife, power tools,ladder a car all of these things can kill your kid or one of their friends. Educate your kids and keep the government out of our homes !
05-24
Seal Rock, OR
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David Rods
Education is the top priority and safety is number 1. Educated people are responsible people. Start them young and you will never have a problem.
05-24
St. Helens, OR
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El Gallo
Rick, the problem is those that know very little about guns use the word combo "Common Sense" when they don't have any. With over 20,000 gun laws nationwide, that isn't Common Sense, that is Control and Anti Bill of Rights.
05-24
Beaverton, OR
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Raymond Lee
What you are doing is using safety as a euphemism for gun bans, making you a yellow journalist.
05-23
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Daniel Brown
Our safety is not the government's job! Our freedom is!
05-23
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Daniel Brown
infringing on my rights. Is making me unsafe!
05-23
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