Friends with guns

[Anonymous]

Yes, I’d let them play there. I’ve never actually asked. DH is a LEO. No one has ever asked about his guns. We wouldn’t lie if asked. I wouldn’t be offended if they decided they weren’t comfortable as long as they’re not rude about it.

[Anonymous]

I have lots of guns and never had an issue. We keep them locked up and safe. Most of our friends have firearms too. I don't think it's a big deal as long as they're locked up safely where a child can't reach it.

[Anonymous]

Yes and no. A lot more people have guns than you realize. There was a thread on this a month or two ago.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DH is in law enforcement. We always tell our kids friends parents that there is a firearm in the home when DS is home. DH encourages people to ask and disclose. I would completely understand if another parent didn’t want their child in our home but it hasn’t happened yet.

+1. We are both LE and encourage discussions on firearm storage and safety.


Ask and tell, parents.

[Anonymous]

1- Maybe
2- Yes

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kid is not coming to your house if you smoke cigarettes in front of him or drink alcohol in front of him.

The list goes on...

Ok, mamma Duggar!

Ridiculous!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kid is not coming to your house if you smoke cigarettes in front of him or drink alcohol in front of him.

The list goes on...

I mean, everyone can have their boundaries. What’s the problem?

[Anonymous]

We have guns that are safely secured. I've never been asked and I've never asked anyone else if they have them.

And I've never drank alcohol while my kids had any type of playdate. Who does that?

[Anonymous]

I've seen dads (and some moms) drink a beer on Saturday afternoons. Don't go influencing my kids that alcohol is ok!

Oh -- we own a gun. DH is a hunter in duck season.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've seen dads (and some moms) drink a beer on Saturday afternoons. Don't go influencing my kids that alcohol is ok!

Oh -- we own a gun. DH is a hunter in duck season.

What's wrong with a beer on a Saturday afternoon?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Hey neighbor, I've got a checklist for you to see if you are worthy of hosting my kids!

OP, my kids are gonna stay far, far away from you.

I doubt it. I could be your best friend (if you have any friends) and you would never know! Hahaha

dp pp do you lie because you think nobody will come over to your house? I think it is shameful you can't be honest when someone asks you a direct question. What else would you be willing to lie about?

I’ve never been asked. I wouldn’t lie and if you don’t let your kids come over, then it’s your loss.

Wow you have an inflated opinion of yourself. I dont know you and wont ever go over to your house nor my kids. And yet we have a great life. I wouldnt say it was a loss for you if you never came over our house.

What a ridiculous thing to say!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If securely locked, of course. Gee whiz, guns don't radiate cooties.

I wouldn't expect parents to disclose, any more than I would expect them to relay the full details of their burglar alarm system.

WTH? I’m in the medical field. How many families thought that their guns were securely locked to only have a terrible accident with their child or child’s friend? Routine well child visits now include asking about guns in the house because it’s pretty high on the list of childhood injuries, some lethal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hey neighbor, I've got a checklist for you to see if you are worthy of hosting my kids!

OP, my kids are gonna stay far, far away from you.

I doubt it. I could be your best friend (if you have any friends) and you would never know! Hahaha

dp pp do you lie because you think nobody will come over to your house? I think it is shameful you can't be honest when someone asks you a direct question. What else would you be willing to lie about?

Exactly, if everyone here is like it’s no big deal to have a gun, then why hide or lie about it?

[Anonymous]

I care a hundred times more if they have a swimming pool. The odds of your child drowning on a playdate are infinitely higher than shooting someone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hey neighbor, I've got a checklist for you to see if you are worthy of hosting my kids!

OP, my kids are gonna stay far, far away from you.

I doubt it. I could be your best friend (if you have any friends) and you would never know! Hahaha

dp pp do you lie because you think nobody will come over to your house? I think it is shameful you can't be honest when someone asks you a direct question. What else would you be willing to lie about?

Exactly, if everyone here is like it’s no big deal to have a gun, then why hide or lie about it?

For the same reason you don’t tell people you had a safe with valuable jewelry, firearms are incredibly valuable for resale to criminals. My neighbor’s house was burgled, stole a little money and all the locked guns.