well i dont remember whether i could or couldnt..

But, having them in a locked cabinet isnt guaranteeing anything. If a kid wants that gun bad enough and he's on a mission, like most of the school shootings, he'll break teh glass. Thats when trigger locks are needed.

And you can think that you have a gun or guns out of ur children's reach, but don't ever underestimate a child. Theyre smart. You could put it in the top cabinet above the refrigerator, and they could still get it.

oh, and v8guy...IMO, 14 is still too young to have a gun. A 14 year old shot my jr. high principle and then himself last year. Whether you're a straight A student, member of student council..whatever..you never know when somethings going to make you snap.