Those gun (and valuables) hiders are a good idea, as a part of an overall security strategy. I might be concerned, as they become more popular, then they lose their secrecy as more know of them. Great idea for the first guy, though. I would suggest a strategy that hides your weapons in innovative places, don't tell anyone about them other than your spouse, and of course that is not a plan if children visit or live there. (Of course, if kids are going to visit, use the safe before they arrive.) Keep a few in those places, and the remainder of your weapons locked in a safe. Not gonna suggest such innovative places here. I'll just say, think of good ways to use
this: http://www.harborfreight.com/retrieving-magnet-250-lb-pull-36905.html Wrap it in cloth to protect the finish on your weapon.
When I grew up, it wasn't like today with the nanny state. Guns were on display in racks, and kids were taught respect from the beginning, for weapons and
don't touch dad's stuff. Also, we went hunting, there wasn't the "attractive nuisance" factor of guns. All were proficient shooters and held to the rules of firearm safety. Nowadays - what a shitty turn of events.