| You've gotten good advice here. His house, his rules. You may have good reasons for living where you do; maybe you're saving up now so you CAN move out, I don't know.
I think it's a fair bet that even if you DO try to hide your gun in his house, he will know, even if you say nothing to anyone, ever. Think back about 15 years: Were you ever really able to pull anything over on him? Anything big? Ever able to pull it off for long? C'mon, he's your father, he's known you since you were born!
Now... you are 21... so while he has every right to say what comes into his house and on his property, if you own your own car, (and by that I mean that you make all payments, only your name is on the title, you buy the insurance, gas, maintenance, and such, AND that car never comes into his driveway or his garage, he has no right to tell you that you cannot own a gun and keep it there. If you do this, he may still take exception; he won't be correct, but it's still his house and it may quickly no longer be your home! Additionally, you run the risk of either your car being burglarized or just being stolen, and your gun falling into criminal hands, but you DO have the right to choose what you buy and when. IMHO, waiting till you have your own place (which should probably be soon!) is probably best.
My advice in a nutshell? Choose wisely.
Blessings,
B |