Just wanted to get some other thoughts on something my boyfriend brought up this last weekend. I’ve tried searching the internet but couldn’t find anything. So a little background… my boyfriend does not have a gun and is not allowed to due to being a felon. I have a gun at my house registered to me. This last weekend he told me I should keep my gun at his house. When I told him I didn’t think it was a good idea, he argued and said it wouldn’t be a big deal. Obviously I am not going to keep my gun at his house but just him asking and wanting it there is making me uneasy and I’m not sure why he would want it there. Any thought would be great. Thank you
Boyfriend asked girlfriend to keep her gun at his house
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He’s a felon and he wants your gun at his house why? I’m a concealed carry permit holder and a gun owner. I would never date a felon. I recommend letting this guy go. There are many other men you can date who aren’t felons.
When there is smoke; there is often fire. I suspect this guy will make a whole lot of problems for you.
And he’s still your boyfriend… why, exactly?
Just thinking logically, why would he care where the gun is stored? Unless, idk, he wants easier access to it?
He wants a gun that he legally can’t own. You know it’s not for any nice reasons.
Yeah that’s definitely strange, why would he need your gun there for any thing legal. One reason he might want it there is to have some sort of control over you. Either way nope tf outta there
Why are you dating a felon?
His request should be setting off huge alarm bells. He is asking you to break the law.
He’s a felon, asking to have access to your gun…
Surely you can see the red flag (and the multiple screeching alarms) right?
My advice to you would be to lock that gun up really safe, and don’t tell him where it is, or where the key / what the combination is to the lock.
Dude is going to commit a crime with your weapon, and you may end up partially at fault for what happens.
Yeah… I wonder why he would want it there, I really do…
He wants to have access to a gun, you big dummy. That’s why he wants to have yours. No idea what he will use it for, but he needs a gun bad enough to practically ask to borrow yours. Do you really need to know the specific reason? Isn’t it bad enough as is?
Only bad things can happen from this , if there is an incident and the law is at his house they may not care that it’s yours , or they may even get you in trouble , asking why you have your gun , at the home of a felon
If you have to , I would leave it at his house in a safe only you have the combination to
If you’re even asking us for the advice, and you already know the answer of hell no!
That gun is in register in your name. If he uses it and they find the gun, you’re liable not him.
Don’t turn his crime into your crime. Lock that gun up, maybe even remove it to a 3rd party location that he doesn’t know about. Then safely see yourself out of that relationship.
Girllllll.
There are so many problems in this world.
You don’t need this one.
Promise.
You can live without this headache, AND find someone worth having headaches over… and maybe who will even take care of YOU when YOU have a headache. ♥️
Run fast, and don’t bother looking back.
He wants your gun. A gun registered in your name. My thoughts- how much money do you have to pay attorney fees to defend you in court? And why are you still dating him?
Pretty sure you can get in trouble for that. He can definitely get in trouble for that.
No woman over the age of 17 can honestly be this fooking dense. AI be running wild on Reddit.
He wants your gun to commit a crime, for which YOU would be liable as the gun owner. If he kills someone with your gun? It’s your fault. Leave him asap.
Nothing good can come from this. I suggest you put distance between the two of you.
Sorry but felon is not allowed anywhere near guns let alone have one in his possession which he would if it was in his house wouldn’t he? No tell him absolutely not and you might want to ask him why he wants your gun when he’s a felon?
Ok OP please convince us this is not a troll by answering any of the many questions people are asking you, or pointing out
Out of all the men on this planet you choose to date a felon. You must have pretty low standards for a partner. He is lying to you. He knows damn good and well that he should not be living in a home where a gun is present. If you want the definitive answer, talk to a police officer about your liability should he do something illegal.
The sit down an ask yourself what kind of life you will have with this man, What are your life goals and to you see him being an equal partner.
WHY ARE YOU STILL WITH HIM???!!! That is a MAJOR red flag. He doesn’t want the gun for anything good and if he does commit another crime the gun will lead the cops to you and not him and that could get YOU in a lot of trouble. So ask yourself what is more important to him. Is it you or the gun? Does he care about you? Does he care about your safety? he just wants your gun and after he commits another crime he’s going to dump you and leave you to take the fall. THINK!!! RED FLAGS ALL OVER! Get the FUCK out of there! For your own good. Good luck in whatever you choose to do…maybe I’ll see you on the 11oclock news.
Big red flag 🚩 in multiple ways
Sounds like he wants you to be felon buddies !
Your gun is for your protection. There’s no argument that could make sense for it to be separate from you. If he cared about your safety he would be saying to keep it on u if anything
Nope!
Being a responsible gun owner means your understand proper rights
NEVER handle a gun that is not registered to you
You should also have the moral right to NEVER hold a gun for a felon
Gun ownership means knowing the gun rights and being responsible and morally correct to do so
He’s a felon, cannot carry a gun report it instantly. If he refuses then he should not be in your life. He has no sense of responsibility
There is absolutely no reason that you should allow your boyfriend to keep your gun at his place and about 1000 reasons you should not. Really consider if being with someone with this history of bad judgement and continued bad judgement is who you want to be with.
And you’re with this person why???
I hope you said no….That could get you in trouble
if he does something with it…
Run.
Is this relationship worth risking endangering someone else or getting in legal trouble because the person you’re dating who is a felon is asking for a gun from you.
Whether you give it to him or not, why in the hell would you stay in this relationship? Him trying to obtain a gun at his residence is a felony.
Wow! Just the fact that he would suggest it is a BIG RED FLAG! Can you imagine what would happen if he or someone he knew used a gun registered to you in the commission of a crime!? Honey put this guy in your rear view mirror. I would feel uncomfortable just knowing that he knows I have it! He won’t forget you have it and I bet it comes up again. If I were you I would temporarily rent a lockbox to get it out of the house. Find a different boyfriend.
Your boyfriend is going to either use that weapon in a crime or steal it, and then sell it on the black market
This smells. Red flag.
You helping a felon have a gun puts you at risk.
Lock that gun up at your home, don’t tell him where.
As a woman with a CCP….
Bitch, are you stupid?
No. Just no.
You don’t need to justify it. If he wants to obtain a firearm illegally, he can do so on his own terms.
Men think we are stupid. Use their hubris to your advantage. If you don’t already have a safe that would be a pain in the ass to break into, now you know you need to buy one asap. Tape a key onto the back of a random drawer or place one in a pocket of a piece of clothing you never wear.
What you are discussing is a felony. Don’t put yourself in that position.
Just so you know, some states have laws where if you supply a weapon that is used in a crime, you have criminally liable (common purpose)
He’s a felon, he’s banned from owning guns for a reason. You’re right to prevent him access.
I’m sure you want to see the light in him, but I would seriously question whether this is someone you want to be with
I don’t know where you live, but in the U.S. supplying firearms to a felon is a serious offense and could bring you serious legal consequences. Your bf could be hauled in just for asking. Pardon me for saying, but it was foolish letting him know you have a gun. Lock it away and don’t let him know where it is. The fact that he asked you is damn suspicious. Why do you suppose he wants it there? I’m guessing it’s not as part of a centerpiece for his Thanksgiving table.
As a long time career LEO with extensive experience with ATF , you can be charged in some circumstances if you gave your gun to a felon knowingly and he uses it. Even getting caught in possession can send him to prison. And you also.
There is no legitimate reason for him to want your gun at his house. None.
Those giving advice to find someone not a felon is probably good until this “ request.” Now it’s essential.
Get out of this relationship.
And don’t be shocked if you do and come home one day and find your residence broken into and your gun gone.
Hopefully the laws will change and citizens will be allowed to terminate these brazen thieves on the spot.
Providing a gun to a felon is another felony. Maybe he wants it so you two can bond over rap sheets.
I mean, you’d be committing a federal crime (at least one, depending on what he did with YOUR firearm), but hey, what’s the worst that could happen?
Um, no. He wants it for something. Do not give it to him and break up with him. He doesn’t care about getting you in trouble, as evidenced by his request.
Run away…nothing wrong with dating a felon but there’s definitely something wrong with dating a felon WHO WANTS A GUN. Not any gun BUT YOUR GUN. So he wants you to commit a felony so he can commit a felony and probably more felonies using it.
You all wouldnt believe how many things are considered a felony. Why not inquire what his crime was before you say he is too terrible to date?
Be so fucking for real right now OP.
That is all I have to add.
I fear what you should do is common sense
Huge deal. He does something you will absolutely be in trouble. Google ‘straw man’ laws for your state. And when he is at YOUR place you had better have that thing locked up tight.
I can’t think of any laws that you would be breaking by supplying a gun to a felon. Your boyfriend would be the one breaking the law. You two CAN live in the same house and you can still own guns. They have to be locked in a manner that he is not able to access them. Like in a safe that only you have the combination to.
He wants your gun and he wants to use your gun
He gets caught with that at his house. He goes back to jail and you could end up with trouble too
Why even date him or stay with him if he asks you things like that?
I think it really depends on where you live. But knowing that he is a felon and that he’s not allowed to own guns it’s generally not a good idea to store your guns at his place of residence.
What was the felony?
Don’t put yourself in that position because it definitely sounds sketchy.
There is no reason to ever do this. It’s against the law and a really bad idea.
This man is clearly up to no good. Why else would he need a gun, especially one with your fingerprints and ownership all over it?
WHY are you dating a felon in the first place?
That gun is not issued to a licensed carrier, probably has bodies on it. Get rid of it now. Your fingerprints better not be on it.
He is a felon wanting access to a gun that he knows would get him locked up if it was found in his home. He is up to something that would come back on you. This is a huge red flag. You should dump him and report the whole situation to the police.
Yeah, it IS a big deal!
He’s not allowed to have a weapon, because of his past actions. He is not allowed access to your weapon, because you have a brain.
Please take your brain – and everything else – away from him. He hasn’t been rehabilitated, he still thinks like a felon.
I have an adult son who recovered from substance abuse. He is also a convicted felon, who used his charisma to evade jail time while his co-conspirators went to county. He’s sober, which is heroic. But he is still a bully. The drugs didn’t make him act like an AH; it’s just who he is.
To call this a red flag would be a dramatic understatement. He knows having a gun at his house would be against the law and land him back in jail but for some reason he wants to break the law by having it.
I wouldn’t be surprised if you would also be breaking some law by letting him have it in his house.
There is absolutely no possible good reason for him to want this and a long list of bad reasons, many of which could get you involved in a serious crime either for just letting him have it there or, worse yet, having the gun used in a serious crime traced back to you.
I think you should get the gun out of your house and stored some legal place that he doesn’t know about. You can check with your police department or a local gun store to see if they can recommend a legal place. If your BF has his eyes on your gun for some nefarious purpose he might just go steal it from you.
Ok, his first strike is having a felony conviction. Second strike is he wants to borrow your gun, for who knows what, knowing good and well he’s not supposed to have one. THAT’S FELONY #2.
This man is no good, please dump him. I made that mistake once, never again, my ex continued to break the law. Don’t wait for the third strike, which could cause you serious legal trouble when your registered weapon is used during his felony #3.
Why are you talking about them in the third person?
Yeah, that’s weird. He obviously wants to use it. You should make sure you have the gun in a locked safe, preferably that opens with your finger print so he can’t come to your place and take it.
Get rid of the bf. Leave him at his house. He’ll drag you into whatever stupid idea he’s coming up with.
Why would he need a gun when he’s legally not allowed to have one?
I know there are different kinds of felonies. He may have hacked a corporate database… or he may have committed armed robbery. Or worse. But why does a felon need a gun?
Conclusion: He’s bad news. If you can do so safely, leave this relationship. Nothing good can come from this.
Bad idea… if he gets caught with the gun you both will be in trouble. Him for having a gun as a felon, and you for supplying a felon with a gun.
As a gun owner, it is your responsibility to ensure your guns are properly secured and are not used in a crime. Can you do that if they aren’t in your home?
First issue is dating a felon. As a gun owner with a CC permit, stay away from him. And most importantly don’t leave your gun there. Last thing you need is for him to use it, and you’re fucked.
Girl this seems like a no brainer….
NO. HELL NO.
He can’t get a gun because he’s a felon. He wants your gun at his house so he has access to a gun because legally he is not allowed to have one. Is it really that hard to understand? 🤔🤔🤔
He misses his lover in prison
Uh, no. He’s not even supposed to be around guns. Now he wants to have access to your gun? This is so he can use it. It’ll be linked to a crime and registered in your name. Fuck that! This dude is bad news.
You chose to date a felon? One who wants your gun under suspicious downplayed circumstances?
Why?
You’d get a felony charge for doing this. You’d effectively be giving a felon a gun they’re legally not allowed to posses. If he uses it in a crime you’d be charged as an accomplice.
The felon wants access to your gun, when he commits another felony using your gun, YOU ARE FUCKED!
Look if it’s in your name you don’t let anyone else hold it I’d get a small one to carry with you in your purse. He might want one for protection but if he does something to get cops attention and your gun as at his house you’ll lose it. You need a gun for your protection. He lost his right to own one. And if he used your gun to do something he shouldn’t. You’d lose your right to own one too
Oh no. Do not
Not only would I break up with him but if he has a probation officer I’d be reporting this to them
Do you want to contribute to him going back to prison if a gun is found in his possession? If it is at HIS home, it’s in HIS possession. Even if you own it.
A felon who actually wants to turn their life around will follow the rules of their parole. No matter how onerous they are. And some requirements are super onerous, but not owning a gun isn’t one of those burdensome requirements.
So the question for you is: do you want to be with a man who wants to violate his parole?
He isn’t even supposed to be in your residence if there’s a gun present. Most assuredly, don’t take it to his house. It likely will have criminal implications for you should you do that.
Please reconsider this relationship.
I’m a 9 time convicted felon did 16 years in the feds. I’m not happy about it by noeans. But iam also a very high ranking very respected hells Angel. If u don’t know what that is then look it up we are the 2nd most dangerous gang in the world. But anyways I have so many guns it is crazy. But being who I am and what I’m in iam forced to have one. So my answer is he is trying to flex and show off or has beef or is in sales with drugs
I’m not going to say anything about dating a felon. Plenty of felons have turned their lives around. I’m a little taken aback by the number of comments that ask outright why you would date a felon. That said, this one clearly hasn’t changed and it’s time to cut him loose.
If he uses YOUR gun committing a crime and is caught, not only will he do hard time in the clink, but you could face serious charges as well (aiding and abetting a known felon by giving him your gun, for starters).
Run away as fast as you can from this person…your future self will thank you.
Break up before he gets you sent to prison!!!
If he were to commit a crime with your gun, you could probably be charged as an accessory or something of that nature.
Ditch his ass before it gets dangerous.
He’s a convicted felon, isn’t allowed to have guns & you’re not sure why he wants to keep the gun at his house?
I hope you have a gun safe, because even I can figure out why he wants the gun at his house. He comes to your house and that gun isn’t locked up, it will disappear. You take it to his house, that gun will disappear. Maybe he’ll sell it and feign that it was “stolen” or maybe he’ll use it in conjunction with a crime. Either way it’s registered to you, tied directly to you. This guy is a walking red flag, and if you were smart before you end up doing 18 months for him because he throws you under the bus when he gets caught doing something he shouldn’t again…you’d ditch him.
I thought you were going to ask advice about, like, having anal sex with him.
In what universe does this sound like a good idea to you? If that firearm is registered in your name and ANYTHING happens to/with it, you’ll be at the top of the interview list.
Think about that.
This sounds like the background info in crime investigation videos right before a murder takes place.
Whatever you do, do not leave or share a gun with a felon. Sweetheart, whats wrong with you?
If you own a gun then you filled out Form 4473. Don’t be a straw man.
RemindMe! 1 Month
I’m grateful to observe that it is a felony here in Arizona to attempt to require someone to register a firearm.
If it’s not a big deal, then he should have no problem with you saying no.
He’s dating you for access to your gun. He can’t live somewhere there’s guns. So, he wants access to your gun to use it.
I wouldn’t just refuse to bring my gun over, I’d break up with him.
If you keep messing around, you’re going to find yourself with a record – or worse, you’ll be doing time. This man is bad news. Please recognize the red flags and end this relationship before you damage your future.
You really had to ask?
He can’t own a gun legally for a reason and you’re first thought is “ok, let’s get the internet’s opinion”?
You should be nervous. This relationship was over the second he asked you to be an accessory to a felony.
He would be making YOU break the law. Don’t do it.
I would be concerned. It would be in a lock box when he comes over.
OP, if I had any friends or family, that for whatever reasons, become a convicted felon, I would not be able to visit their home with my gun on my person, let alone “store” it at their place.
Why? Because I take my firearm ownership seriously. I have a concealed weapon permit and would not risk putting myself or them in a position to get them in trouble.
All it takes is for another friend or family member holding a grudge, to report that a certain felon has a firearm in their home, or visitors knowingly bringing firearms to their home, and leaves said firearms with them.
Since I know people like to humble brag or mention things, not thinking that someone with a grudge over some perceived slight, might want to take advantage of. I’d not doing what your bf is asking, even if he has a “reasonable” story about why that’s a good idea.
Plus I’m not risking any of my firearms getting stolen/borrowed, from a felon’s home.
So, there’s this guy on social media who reads reddit and then runs around with either a giant red flag or a giant green one. Guess which one your question gets? Time to move on sweetie, he’s bad for you. Don’t let him get you into trouble.
And keep it locked and secure at your house or it will end up missing
He wants access to your gun and you already know that’s a bad idea or you wouldn’t be here. Whatever he would do with your gun at his place would be at least partially your responsibility. If I were you it’d be a firm no and I would seriously consider getting a better boyfriend
You have great taste in men
If someone finds it and theybreport it, it will be traced back to you, and you will be charged with a felony and now you won’t be able to have a gun ever. Make with that what you will.
Everyone jumping on “he wants to use it for nefarious purposes.”
Maybe he already used it without her knowing, and he’s trying to cover his own tracks. Worried he left evidence on it or something.
“Oh no, babe! Someone broke in and stole your gun while I wasn’t here! Hmm, they didn’t take anything else, weird. Oh well, right?”
In some places, giving a gun to someone who is legally prohibited to own one is a crime. Don’t even let him touch it.
What did he do to become a felon?
You need to lock that up or sell it or store it somewhere else. But you definitely can’t keep storing it at your own place where he knows where it is, because when you tell him no, you’re not going to keep it with him he is just going to steal it from you
Also it’s a felony for him to possess a firearm, not only would he get in trouble but you would be an accessory after the fact.
Guy sounds really creepy
If he wants it bad enough, he might go to any means necessary. I’d make sure you keep it good and locked up, out of his reach. Hopefully he doesn’t know the code to its container.
Change your locks, get a trigger lock and gun safe, then Break it off with him immediately. TODAY.
Uhh.. this is sketchy af. Guns aren’t toys that you leave with your friends/boyfriends.
What crime is he planning on committing with your gun? Why are you with a dirtbag?
The D CAN’T be that good.
I think you probably don’t want to go to jail for giving YOUR gun to someone you KNOW is not allowed to have one.
Will something happen? Maybe not. Are you willing to risk it? I hope not.
He is a felon. He knows he is not supposed to own a gun. This is his work around.
He still has a criminal mind set or he wouldn’t ask you to do this.
You couldn’t find a boyfriend that isn’t a manipulative felon?
Your boyfriend wants access to your firearm because he is legally incapable of possessing his own. Sounds sketchy asf to me.
Yeah. No. He’ll no. I’ve gone out to the middle of the woods without a gun because I would leave it with my then girlfriend so she would be able to defend herself. Reason 2, he’s a felon. He gets caught with the gun, he catches a charge and I’m not 100% positive, but you might as well. But it will be confiscated. If he has a problem, ask why he should be capable of defending himself and not you.
Nope!
How else is he going to threaten you into submission when you guys break up?
I feel like theres probably an ex girl friend you need to warn
It is illegal.
Trust me. I read a lot. A felon is not allowed to have a gun in their house. Even if it’s not theirs.
Which causes issues if they live with a family member who has guns.
What is: How to help a felon and become one at the same time?, Alex.
Why are you dating a felon? Especially when he’s acting that way. It’s obvious he wants to use your gun. And if you “let” him use it, you can get in trouble.
I’m as pro-gun as you can be, but I ain’t leaving a gun at a prohibited person’s house. There is ZERO upside.
Plus, if he’s a real felon, he can figure out how to get his hands on one of his own.
I also don’t think I’d date a felon. How are you supposed to go hit the range together?
i don’t think he could make it any more obvious to you. he’s a felon and wants access to a gun. if you leave your gun with him, who tf knows what he’ll do and it’ll be tied back to you. leave him
Would that make you a possible accessory to a crime?
Maybe just him possessing it is a crime?
You can not store a gun in his home if he is a felon! Not only will he get in trouble so will you.
That better be a troll.
Run, Forest, run.
Absolutely not. In fact, I’d consider leaving due to this questionable red flag.
As he is a felon, do you want to be involved with him. He’s pushing you for a gun. Dump him now!
Federal Law (18 U.S.C. § 922):
Prohibits anyone convicted of a felony from possessing a firearm, with no exception for when the gun belongs to someone else in the home.
Constructive Possession:
This is a legal concept where a person does not physically have the firearm but has the knowledge and ability to exercise control over it.
You will be in Federal Felony trouble if you allow a non permitted person to have a gun.
Do you want a possible felony?
RUN!
Its against federal law to knowing give a person convicted of a felony a firearm, especially if its known of such. Dont be a fool, if ur not carrying all day everyday, keep it locked up. Just my 2 cents. Do smarter, you can do it
You will be legally responsible when he commits a crime with it.
Are some people after him?
What crime(s) did he commit? I mean, obviously don’t, and it’s weird/suspicious of him to ask, but I find myself curious. I’m not an expert on what exactly counts as a felony tbh
Red flag. If you are a felon whose intent on not getting in trouble again you wouldn’t drag someone into committing a crime on your behalf which is absolutely what this is.
that would be a felony for you and another for him.
If you need it you can’t use it if it’s at his house. If he can’t accept that then you need to move on before something bad happens.
Yeah shut down that idea and set a boundary with the bf. You could be a conspirator to his obtaining a firearm illegally and he should know better
Oh hunny. Leave this loser behind he is just trying to drag you down to his felon level.
Don’t you have to have your gun safely secured? I mean I spose you could install a gun locker at his place but then only you would have the code so I’m not sure of the purpose then?
And if you go to the range or hunting… you would bring it so what difference does it make to him it lives?
Seems weird. Like him asking to park your car at his place or your microwave.
He has plans to use it. And if you don’t do what he’s asking (rightfully so), one of these days while at your place he will attempt to gain access to it. If it’s in a safe and he has the combination, change it ASAP. This makes me so uncomfortable.
Does he have a violent pass? Do you know all of his wrong doings, not just convictions? Do you trust him with your life? This would have my head spinning.
Don’t date a felon
If he had one mature thought in his head, it would not be to suggest you keep your weapon at his house.
If you keep your gun at his house and he gets caught with it, you’re probably going to get a felony.n Also, he should know this. There is no reason for him to have a gun if he’s a felon, unless he doesn’t want you to have it or if he wants it for some other reason.
There’s no good reason for him to want you to keep your gun at his house – he’s got some shit brewing. Do you realize how fucked you would be if he killed somebody with your gun? You could even be killed and he can make it look like you did it to yourself? Jfc. Don’t be irresponsible. Don’t be THAT person. He has no business having any kind of access to a firearm, especially yours when you know he’s not supposed to have one in his home.
You can’t be this naive, can you?
Felon asking you to give them access to your gun? Being insistent?
Make sure your BF doesn’t steal your gun from your house (hide it in a new place or something). Watch out for any other signs of trouble. Something’s not right with this situation…
Yeah, nope. Big nope.
That gun is registered to you.
If he shoots someone. Guesss whaaaat!? The ballistics will get traced back to you.
There’s a reason felons can’t have guns.
Tell him a solid no and make sure it’s locked up with no way for him to get it.
Big ass red flag though. I’d be looking for a new bf. This guy is gonna cause you some serious life troubles.
If he starts really trying to get it, report his ass to his PO or to LE.
Seriously, I don’t snitch but dude will ruin your life by shooting someone with your gun.
If there’s no cameras and all they have is ballistics, it’s gonna be very expensive to keep you out of jail.
Also, you know… you’d be preventing loss of life and crime by doing so.
Either way, just be careful, OP.
Run don’t walk away
You should stay away from him.
He’s Trouble.
You ever think maybe the same reason you own and keep the gun yourself?
Who is he planning to kill?
Or, longer question, who is he planning to kill and pin the blame on you?
The fact that he wants to have the gun in his home as a felon who’s not able to carry would make me leave then and there. There’s a reason felons can’t have guns and it’s usually a violent crime
Makes you an accessory at whatever (shit) he pulls
You’re trusting your gut here and I think that’s the smartest move. If something in you is telling you that something doesn’t feel right, that’s worth listening to. The part that would make me uneasy is why he wants it there. If it’s just for protection,you already have it secured at your own place. That’s the part I’d be turning over in my head. At the end of the day, it’s your gun, your responsibility, and your name on that registration. You’ve already made the right call by saying no.