right, but the kids are small enough if its up high, they probably couldnt get to it even if they were on a chair. @ 3 though, they're old enough to learn not to touch it at all...i went to my friends house when her son was either 3 or 4 and her husband kept his AK in a locked carrying case right in the dining room, but the kid knew not to even think about touching it. i guess he even knew he had a .22 her husband bought him that he was gonna be taught to shoot in a couple years, and he didnt want to fuck up that chance