Thieves break into Springfield home, steal 500-pound gun safe containing 15 weapons

[Starboard Tack]

101. Not my job to keep your guns safe.

If you guys want to keep lots of guns, it's your responsibility to secure them. Hopefully, you all learn from situations like this, though from some of your replies, I gather otherwise. Some find it more important to scoff at my observations and suggestions. Why such negativity from guys with guns?

However, let me give you some thoughts on the subject.

1. Those who collect firearms should be aware that they are potential targets.
2. This fact should have a direct effect on their level of security and their general awareness.
3. If you are a renter and gun collector, you might consider renting a storage unit, where you could easily install a webcam for security. Mr. Dunn could have done the same and have been alerted immediately his house was entered.

I never said storage in a 500lb safe is, in itself, careless or insufficient. It depends how secure the safe is. This one obviously was not secure.