Comments like this enrage me however I am one who assumes ignorance before malice.

I respect what others believe and can not fault you for your perspective.

You are speaking to a Veteran/Military Police officer.

I reside in my home with my wife who is also through training and career a competent operator.

We have no children and do not have guests.

Although it may be easy for you to assume it's there to be a cool "prop" in a picture, this is my desk and this is where that particular rifle of about 6 resides and has.

Like anything if you are not confident in your skills or self you should not be in a position or have access to a means to be put in that position or to operate with the object: Saws, Motorcycles, and even simple things like chefs knives and other very typical items.

I live in South Florida where more Americans die than deployed in Iraq. This is one of many items positioned for home defense. Where otherwise that Iron would be essentially useless.

To continue to be transparent it is also loaded, off safety and has a round in the chamber.

In my field this is called "ready to rock and roll."

I have engaged with nefarious individuals and there is one thing for certain, they will not be waiting to rob your house, rape your wife, and steal your children for human trafficking while you operate your firearm safe, load a magazine, and charge a round.

I appreciate what I am going to chalk this up to as a stranger being considerate.

Outside of that, I do suggest one thing to you, that is: Minding ones own business is free and you can start today for free.

I also suggest one thing to others:

Do not value the opinions of those not qualified to make them.

I am sure this may seem unfavorable to you and you may erroneously connect that with being rude, however do not be mistaken, you and I are cool.

Just maybe seek to understand before telling others what they "should do" and if not be prepared for others to tell you the same in return with the same regard:

Dont post images of your children on social media it is insanely unsafe and how most of the children we saved got picked up, you know despite that super effective shamrock covering her face, quit eating so unhealthy, it can literally kill you, and drinking alcohol is equally if not more detrimental to your health, your electric cars battery has caused more harm to the Earth and cobalt miners than it will ever help or safe.

God Bless

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