Emergency gun loan, looking for stories

[photogpat]

I'm looking for examples of folks who've loaned a firearm to a friend, family member, neighbor, etc during a time of emergency, such as in the aftermath of a tornado or windstorm.

If you don't want to post it here, send me a PM. I don't need names, just examples.

Thanks!
Pat

[Seismic Sam]

Closest I got is loaning my DE50 to a 30+ year friend to go fishing in Alaska. He had been carrying a 44 mag in a Pelican case, and had a big Kodiak charge his boat and then veer off while he was dicking around trying to open the case, and wasn't all that thrilled when I told him that anything less than a perfect shot with a 44 would just piss off a bear that size. He since has bought his own Smith 500 when they came out, so he doesn't need to borrow my stuff anymore. Probably a little off the mark for what you are thinking of.

[Evad]

Closest I got is loaning my DE50

I have been getting threats from pieces of paper lately...can I borrow it with some ammo please?

To the topic...I'm not sure I would even consider this. Anyone I know that I would trust with a gun already has one. Except...after typing that, my dad only has a 22 rifle these days...I would loan him one in a heartbeat.

[LarryP]

If someone needs a gun that bad, they can go buy their own.

[xd ED]

If someone needs a gun that bad, they can go buy their own.

Yep, because someone who'se house, personal possessions, and permit to purchase were just destroyed/ scattered around the county should have no problem securing the needed funds (on top of everything else that's draining their credit card at the moment) and convincing a gun shop to ignore the law.

ETA: Spelling Correction

[shooter115]

If I had a friend or family member that was already a legal and responsible gun owner and that person had just lost their home/property to a disaster of any sort. I would have absolutely no issue with loaning them a firearm......I would even deliver at a speed that put Jimmy Johns to shame.

[TH3180]

When Vvrroomm's fancy 1911 fell apart shooting IDPA one evening. He barrowed my GLOCK to shoot the match. Does that count?

[cobb]

If someone needs a gun that bad, they can go buy their own.

And if it is a young lady that has just separated from her abusive ex and barely has the funds to feed herself and child let alone keep a roof over their head, then how do they afford a needed firearm. Yes I have loaned a firearm and supplied ammo to an individual that wanted to try a firearm out for an extended period of time until she could afford an inexpensive firearm and ammo that was adequate for her particular needs.

[selurcspi]

Lt Col Dave Grossman and two FrontSight instructors were coming to town and wanted to travel light. We loaned all three of them guns that matched their personal carry pieces.
1 x 1911 for Dave
1 x Glock 19 for Jeff
1 x XDm for Roland.

[Countryfried Frank]

The Mrs. and I considered it for a friend that was going through a rough spot while exiting a relationship. We decided that a better idea for that situation would be to offer the friend a place to stay until things settled down.

[MWAG]

If I had a friend or family member that was already a legal and responsible gun owner and that person had just lost their home/property to a disaster of any sort. I would have absolutely no issue with loaning them a firearm......I would even deliver at a speed that put Jimmy Johns to shame.

I second this.

[TH3180]

Lt Col Dave Grossman and two FrontSight instructors were coming to town and wanted to travel light. We loaned all three of them guns that matched their personal carry pieces.
1 x 1911 for Dave
1 x Glock 19 for Jeff
1 x XDm for Roland.

Wait a minute. Where the hell did you get a GLOCK from. Mr. Anti-GLOCK.

[crbutler]

I have borrowed plenty of guns (and ammo) for hunting to people who I knew well enough to not be concerned about being in violation of the law.

I have borrowed guns for competitions.

I can't say that I have ever lent a gun for "personal protection" use. I would have a real concern in two ways with that, first, it isn't their gun- will they be able to use it right in a time of stress. Secondly, in the example given, the odds are they would be trying to protect property; while my feelings personally are that is OK, I know it is not OK by the state of Minnesota- I would not want to put my arse in that particular crack.

[photogpat]

I've had a few PM responses that were good to get.

I should point out I'm not looking for a debate on the ethics of loaning a firearm to someone. We can do that on another thread. Just interested in getting stories of an "e!regency"-type loan. As xD Ed pointed out, there's little chance at securing money, PTP/PTC, etc when the power's out and you have a tree in your living room.

[BigDog58]

I just loaned a friend and forum member that is ill, my Mossberg 500 Tactical, to assure that he and his wife are safe. I even provided the "Self Defense 12ga ammo. I sleep better knowing they are SAFE!