MIL bought a gun

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Your comment about the cat needles is strange. Unless she is storing uncapped used needles in drawers, which I doubt it, where else would she store needles for her cats medicine in her own house.

Really? If you have young children in the house, you don't put medications and sharp objects in places inaccessible to young children?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Your comment about the cat needles is strange. Unless she is storing uncapped used needles in drawers, which I doubt it, where else would she store needles for her cats medicine in her own house.

Really? If you have young children in the house, you don't put medications and sharp objects in places inaccessible to young children?

I don’t expect extended family to childproof their homes because of my kids. When I’m in somebody else’s home it is my responsibility to watch them and supervise them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Your comment about the cat needles is strange. Unless she is storing uncapped used needles in drawers, which I doubt it, where else would she store needles for her cats medicine in her own house.

Really? If you have young children in the house, you don't put medications and sharp objects in places inaccessible to young children?

No, I assume they are clueless and supervise the kids at all times. My parents lied about having a gun to my sibling, because they knew he would make them put it away when his kids came.over.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Your comment about the cat needles is strange. Unless she is storing uncapped used needles in drawers, which I doubt it, where else would she store needles for her cats medicine in her own house.

Really? If you have young children in the house, you don't put medications and sharp objects in places inaccessible to young children?

I don’t expect extended family to childproof their homes because of my kids. When I’m in somebody else’s home it is my responsibility to watch them and supervise them.

I don't expect this either, nor do I allow any unsupervised visits in houses I know not to be childproofed - so no sleepovers with grandma or even drop-off visits, if I can't be there, the visit does not happen. Obviously that's the solution for OP also.

[Anonymous]

I don't think your MIL is wrong. Whoever wins is likely to win by one of the smallest margins possible. That's not good with the current climate. There's going to be a feeling of illegitimacy no matter who is in.

The best thing to do is try to teach her about gun safety before she forms any bad habits like putting it in a drawer. Maybe get her a gun safe for christmas. And maybe get into the habit of asking her to open the safe and show you when you arrive.

[Anonymous]

Op there is a big difference between keeping needles in a drawer and keeping a loaded gun easily accessible. Stop being a drama queen. Ask to see the safe. Ask her to show you her setup.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What do you mean she bought it but doesn't have it yet? Did she buy it online and Amazon is shipping it?

I don't believe in using guns and won't spend time in a home where they are kept. If I know someone keeps a gun on them they are not welcomed into my home with it.

So I'd just say, "We'd love to see you but we don't go into homes where there are guns. If you leave it home, you're welcome to come here."

We are staying with her now. Her boyfriend has it currently.

Staying with her as in visiting or staying with her as in living there?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Grew up in an area where guns were very common and the norm. You ask to see the safe when you go. If she's a responsible gun owner, you don't need to be freaked out. If she's not responsible, that's a totally different story.

+1. what state does she live in? Virginia is open carry as are the majority of states

[Anonymous]

I get it , my mil was like this with her illegal drugs and creepy men she would date. My children were never allowed near her or her home without me. She w was an accident waiting to happen.

[Anonymous]

How old is she? Does she seem just as sharp as ever or is she diminished by aging?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What do you mean she bought it but doesn't have it yet? Did she buy it online and Amazon is shipping it?

I don't believe in using guns and won't spend time in a home where they are kept. If I know someone keeps a gun on them they are not welcomed into my home with it.

So I'd just say, "We'd love to see you but we don't go into homes where there are guns. If you leave it home, you're welcome to come here."

This is a bit extreme. It’s certainly your call to make a family policy to never step foot in a home with guns, but a little overboard in many cases.

Many gun owners are very responsible with gun storage procedures. If you don’t trust her to use a gun safe properly, that is a different story.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What do you mean she bought it but doesn't have it yet? Did she buy it online and Amazon is shipping it?

I don't believe in using guns and won't spend time in a home where they are kept. If I know someone keeps a gun on them they are not welcomed into my home with it.

So I'd just say, "We'd love to see you but we don't go into homes where there are guns. If you leave it home, you're welcome to come here."

We are staying with her now. Her boyfriend has it currently.

You do know buying a gun is extremely difficult. You cant just buy a gun off Amazon?

[Anonymous]

2nd amendment rights? Why are you policing other adults? If concerned about child finding a gun then that is YoUR responsibility to keep them safe.. not asking others to change their behavior and choices to accommodate you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:2nd amendment rights? Why are you policing other adults? If concerned about child finding a gun then that is YoUR responsibility to keep them safe.. not asking others to change their behavior and choices to accommodate you.

The 2nd Amendment says nothing about your right to be an idiot.

If the child accesses the gun, your mother will be charged. It’s her gun, her responsibility.

[Anonymous]

She sounds like an accident waiting to happen. Bad idea.
Signed, former Federal LE manager