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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]“Hi, just wondering if you have firearms at home and if so, do you keep them locked up and secure?”

As a gun owner, I’d have no problem explaining how I lock my firearm, but we don’t host play dates (when you ask “why doesn’t XX reciprocate”, this is why)[/quote]

We are a military family and we have weapons, secured safely. Honestly I am both surprised and kind of appalled if someone doesn't ask me this question. We expect it and are never offended.[/quote]
I'm pro gun control but I don't ask about guns in the house because a) I know some people will lie about it for various reasons; and b) there are lots of safety hazards in a house, so why ask about that one specifically.  I'm hopeful that you're a good parent who is properly supervising, I've told my kids about the dangers, and accidental death from gun tragedies make news because they are so rare.  There is no reason for you to be appalled because I don't ask about it.[/quote]

+1 This.  We have educated our kids about dangerous items and what to do if they encounter such items.  This is not limited to guns.  For instance, are you going to ask the parents if they have opoids and other drugs in their house and whether it is secured in a place inaccessible to the kids?  We have talked to our kids about medicine/drugs too.  While we *think* we know the parents of all the kids our children play with, you just never know what goes on in someone else's house.  Your kids need to know how to handle these things on their own unfortunately.[/quote]

Because a gun can accidentally fire......[/quote]

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