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With a burglary taking place somewhere in the US every eighteen seconds every single day of the year, it is no wonder that many of us choose to keep a gun in our homes.

Yet, as soon as we make the decision to do this another issue crops up; where to keep you gun safe. This is something that needs some thought put into it or else you could end up worrying that you aren’t as well protected as you had hoped to be.

Clearly, putting the firearm in a safe is the smartest way to get started but where will you put the safe? The truth is that the answer should be fairly obvious one you think about the main factors.

In the Bedroom

One of the most common places to keep a gun is in the bedroom. This makes sense, as it means that you can quickly get hold of the firearm if you are woken up by strange noises in the middle of the night.

Of course, some people feel nervous about having a gun in the bedroom. This is especially true if there are young children in the house who could get access to it. So, you will want to keep it in a good gun safe that only you or other adults in the family can open.

You could put your gun safe under your bed, on the wall next to the bed, or in a small safe in your nightstand. As long as you can open it swiftly in case of emergency you can sleep more easily.

Where No-one Can See It

Would it make sense to put your gun safe in a place where intruders should never be able to even see it? You might also think that hiding it away out of sight is a good idea if there are youngsters around who might stumble across it.

Not everyone uses a professional safe though, which means that this idea can cause more harm than good. Hiding a gun in a box or disguising it in some way means that anyone who finds it has easy access to it.

If you are going to put your firearm inside a good safe then there should really be no need to look for a hiding place. Indeed, some people like to put a big, solid gun safe in an obvious place as a sort of burglar deterrent.

The Living Room

Another idea that you might consider is that of putting your gun safe in the living room. This is likely to be of interest to you if you have a nice collection of firearms and would like to show them off in the likes of a wood cabinet with reinforced glass panels.

The downside of this approach is that your gun may be too far away from you if you need to react to an intruder during the night. If your main reason for having a firearm at home is for home security then you will probably want it to be closer to your bed.

On the other hand, if you use a gun for sporting reasons then this is a good spot to let visitors see your prized firearms. You might then have an additional gun next to your bed for security purposes.

In Different Parts of the House

Naturally, you simply don’t know in which part of the house a burglar could enter. Well, some surprising figures show that about a third of them enter through the front door. Around 30% or so find an easy way in through an unlocked door or window.

If there are no obvious weak spots in your home security then you won’t know where they will enter or at what time this will happen. Most burglaries happen between 6am and 6pm, while people are at work, but it could be when you are cooking in the kitchen, working in the garage or doing anything else.

Therefore, it might make sense for you to have more than one gun around the property. Would you feel more secure knowing that you are going to be near to a firearm no matter where you are when you hear the sound of shattering glass or splintering wood?

Provided that you a great safe to keep the guns in, there is no harm in choosing a number of strategic spots around the house.

Summary

By considering your needs, your lifestyle, and your main concerns it should be possible to find the ideal for where to keep your gun safe. It is then a question of enjoying your property while knowing that you can easily reach for a weapon if you ever need to.  I hope today’s article on where to keep your gun safe was useful.  Please let me know what you want to see on this site.

It’s an age-old question: are bullpups better than conventional rifles? Or is it visa versa?

I have previously talked to a lot of friends about this, and many asked if I was more for bullpups or conventional rifles.

To help readers determine the answer, I have included information on both and what my opinion is about the ultimate debate: Which one is better?

An important thing to keep in mind is that both have different pros and cons and have contrasting factors that make it hard to pinpoint which one is the best.

What one person could be looking for may line up completely with how a bullpup functions whereas their good friend may prefer the conventional rifle.

This debate has gone on for a long time with opinions greatly divided. Some consider the bullpup to be an innovative design that should be accepted by the military while others—especially those who are used to using it-consider the standard rifle to function much better.

Who is right? Who is wrong?

In my opinion and experience, both work well according to their design, but to offer a glimpse of what they each have and how they could be beneficial for different people, I have compiled the following.

Bullpup rifles aren’t the preferred gun of choice for the U.S. military, but that doesn’t mean that they aren’t a viable option for those who are looking for a rifle that may be easier to handle than a conventional rifle.

They look more modern-and even somewhat futuristic-and because of the shorter handle, they are easier to carry and for some, to shoot from. I like the size and length and how compact they are, as well as the idea behind the bullpup–a shorter and more portable weapon.

I like what the original bullpup designers (such as James Baird Thorneycroft) intended to do and the ingenuity they used to come up with an alternative that they thought would work better than the heavier and longer conventional rifle, but I’m not sure that the bullpup has yet reached its potential.

Why I Like Conventional Rifles

Conventional rifles, such as the popular AR-15 and its many off-the-shelf variations, have been around for a long time, which means that any problems that they may have had at the beginning of time have been perfected and they are now some of the most reliable guns around, even if they are somewhat large and difficult to maneuver for beginners.

I like conventional rifles because although they may be somewhat challenging to hold due to the awkward trigger placement, they offer a dual ejection port which means that lefthanded or righthanded shooters won’t need to fear for their faces after shooting.

This is one of the major factors to why many prefer using a conventional rifle and makes a big difference for me. Not only do I prefer it for personal use, but I also think it shows that the conventional rifle was designed more effectively than the bullpup.

I also appreciate the proximity of the trigger to the action as this helps the conventional rifle to function properly (with proper cleaning and maintenance) with very few problems. Because of the placement of the trigger, the conventional rifle actually provides a better trigger pull.

Why I Like Bullpups

Although they may be somewhat challenging to hold due to the awkward trigger placement, they offer a dual ejection port which means that lefthanded or righthanded shooters won’t need to fear for their faces after shooting.

This is one of the major factors to why many prefer using a conventional rifle and makes a big difference for me. Not only do I prefer it for personal use, but I also think it shows that the conventional rifle was designed more effectively than the bullpup.

I also appreciate the proximity of the trigger to the action as this helps the conventional rifle to function properly (with proper cleaning and maintenance) with very few problems. Because of the placement of the trigger, the conventional rifle actually provides a better trigger pull.

The Final Verdict

While the answer to which one is better is mostly subjective for most people, for me, I would have to say that I prefer the conventional rifle.

As someone who has primarily used a conventional rifle, it is difficult to get used to using the bullpup, as it is completely different than the conventional rifle in both trigger placement, as well as its build.

Another thing is that as a left hander, I have a difficult time with the ejection port, and prefer shooting from a conventional rifle as I personally don’t like the trigger placement to be so close to my shoulder.

Another thing that I don’t like about some of the bullpup models is that the ejection ports eject the cartridge directly onto the shooter’s body which is not only annoying, but could potentially be dangerous.

While some of the bullpup models have remedied this with ejection ports facing forwards, this is just one way that bullpups still fall behind.

Bullpups are still a bit behind in their design and I think that they do need some updates and innovative ideas on the manufacturer’s part, as they have the potential to be great rifles for the military and definitely a space-saving option, but the current bullpups aren’t quite up to par with it is expected for those who are used to firing on more reliable and intelligently designed rifles.

With that being said, some people like how small the bullpup is and the trigger placement.

A lot of people appreciate the more modern and compact design that makes it easier to carry and also for those who haven’t handled many conventional rifles, they may appreciate that it is relatively easier to shoot from.

Newer models like the Desert Tech MDR are switching many lifelong conventional fans over to the Bullpup camp.

In Conclusion

The bullpup rifle and conventional rifle both have pros to their build and functionality.

While many people have different preferences and some do prefer the compact build of the bullpup and the trigger placement, the majority of users prefer the conventional rifle.

While this could simply be a matter of habit and what they are used to, I tend to trust a conventional rifle over a bullpup. Both for the ejection ports on both sides and how reliable it is.

That said, newer Bullup models like the MDR are truly changing the game for left-handed shooters. I look forward to testing the rifle myself, and seeing how it compares to conventional rifles.

For the most part, the military in the U.S. has yet to make a big emphasis on the use of the bullpup. Whether this is because it isn’t as good as the standard conventional rifle or because the conventional one is actually better, has yet to be proven. The fact that the bullpup is still in use goes to show that there are some benefits to using it.

What do you think? Do you prefer a standard rifle and find it easier to maneuver and aim with or does the shorter bullpup feel more comfortable for your use?