A little background first, After being laid off for 12 months i had to sell my Bersa 380. After some time i purchased a Hi-Point 9mm, which i have had for around 8 months.
Now Im not sure about other pistols but the HP has a thumb slide thingy that pushes up and stops the slide from moving.( the bersa had a hammer and a safety) When i CC i never have one in the chamber because i am afraid that i could accidently flip the safety off and discharge the weapon. So my dilema is, if i get in a situation where i need to pull my weapon, i will have to unholster and then load a round.
Secondly I have two kids ages 2 and 6, and when i go to bed i put my pistol into a frame about 5ft up on the wall about 4ft from the bed. I would like to have it in my nightstand right next to me in some kind of safe that is quickly accesible but yet protected from small hands.
I know HP doesnt have the best reputation, but to be honest it has less FTF/FTE than my Bersa did, and i actually like it.
So my 2 questions are:
1. How can i carry safely, but yet be more prepared?
2. Any suggestions on how to have my pistol closer to me when i sleep?
Thanks in advance, I love coming to this site everyday and learning!!
Now Im not sure about other pistols but the HP has a thumb slide thingy that pushes up and stops the slide from moving.( the bersa had a hammer and a safety) When i CC i never have one in the chamber because i am afraid that i could accidently flip the safety off and discharge the weapon. So my dilema is, if i get in a situation where i need to pull my weapon, i will have to unholster and then load a round.
Secondly I have two kids ages 2 and 6, and when i go to bed i put my pistol into a frame about 5ft up on the wall about 4ft from the bed. I would like to have it in my nightstand right next to me in some kind of safe that is quickly accesible but yet protected from small hands.
I know HP doesnt have the best reputation, but to be honest it has less FTF/FTE than my Bersa did, and i actually like it.
So my 2 questions are:
1. How can i carry safely, but yet be more prepared?
2. Any suggestions on how to have my pistol closer to me when i sleep?
Thanks in advance, I love coming to this site everyday and learning!!