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  • per the Justice dept - that is not the “official” advise, but a layman opinion https://www.justice.gov/media/1337981/dl?inline

    while I understand your emotional reaction in the context of the story, my personal belief is that “well regulated militia” does intend the safe and responsible use of firearms under specific circumstances, and not to be a .44 under your pillow or duct taped to the back of your armchair

    while it’s not illegal per se, if anyone else picks up your gun not stored correctly you could (depending on the state) be on the hook for illegal transfer of a weapon (+ to a minor if relevant), or brandishment laws.

    As it’s much more likely that an unstored firearm (quick access safe aside), could be stolen, picked up by someone else, or seen by a visitor (postal worker, jehovas witness, canvasser, guest…) than a full scale home invasion by a militia - it might be worth weighing the likelihood of trying to take down multiple assailants in a firefight against these outcomes