It is better to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission.

You need to get acquainted with the principle of gun insurance. It is called jewelery, and must be bought prior to bringing a new gun into the house.

If you have a few guns, you can avoid insurance by saying you traded for it. But that works only once or twice.

If you are really desperate, walk backwards into the house with the rifle. This is only generally effective with blondes.