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Just trying to get an idea of what methods are being used for safe storage of a defensive AR (primary home defense) at home with young inquisitive children? Thanks...
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When you're not home you should keep the rifle locked in the gun safe or, if you don't have a gun safe, put a cable lock through the magazine well and ejection port.
And keep the key on your person all day long....do not leave it somewhere around the house.
Now, when you're home....
If the children are very young, say less than 5 years old, I would just keep a loaded magazine in the rifle but keep the chamber empty.
I don't think that a 4 year old (or younger) is going to have the strength and dexterity to pull the charging handle and chamber a round....especially if they have never seen anyone do this before and have not been taught to do so.
Now for older kids, maybe 5 to 8, keep a loaded magazine up on a high shelf, and the unloaded and empty rifle on a wall rack or cabinet.
For ages 8 and up, hopefully you have taught them well.
Good luck,
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