I’m not a wacko doomsday preper. I target shoot. I don’t have a hunting license. I don’t even know if I would shoot someone if they broke into my house because this country’s laws are so dicked.
If you’re a responsible gun owner your kids are safe. My dad had more guns in the house unlocked when I was small than was necessary. Somehow the guns never chased me around the house or fired randomly by act of god at their own will. If you educate your kids on guns and gun safety and make them realize they aren’t toys there is nothing to worry about.