How open are you about being a firearms owner?

subdermal

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The reason I ask is that my daughter's new boyfriend was over for dinner the other night. He saw my M14 disassembly guide on the table and excitedly asked if I actually had a "real" M14. I don't really know this guy from Adam; but he strikes me as sketchy and I'm not real thrilled with the idea of him knowing I have guns in the house - if I'd been thinking, I would have put the books away ahead of time.

I'm just curious if others have or have had similar concerns. I won't lie if someone asks if I have guns, and I'm sure I've talked to everyone at my job about it at least twice by now, so it's not a big secret or anything... What's your opinion; is my 'prudence' just paranoia?
 
Sorry to hear that your daughters boyfriend is sketchy.

That said... was he uber curious in a natural way or in a "I am going to get a look/touch/steal of it one way or another"?
 
I don't know that he's sketchy; he just strikes me as sketchy. Might just be a dad thing, because every one of them has, at least at first.

I think he's just curious, and was surprised that regular people were "allowed" to own them. Then he started asking about what other kinds of weapons he'd heard about on TV were "allowed" hehe. He didn't ask where I kept them or anything. But the situation got me thinking.
 
subdermal said:
I don't know that he's sketchy; he just strikes me as sketchy. Might just be a dad thing, because every one of them has, at least at first.

I think he's just curious, and was surprised that regular people were "allowed" to own them. Then he started asking about what other kinds of weapons he'd heard about on TV were "allowed" hehe. He didn't ask where I kept them or anything. But the situation got me thinking.
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I hear ya.

Well it is good to be cautious when you don't know somebody and that person is in your home, no question about it. How old is the potential future CGN'r?
 
subdermal said:
I'm just curious if others have or have had similar concerns. I won't lie if someone asks if I have guns, and I'm sure I've talked to everyone at my job about it at least twice by now, so it's not a big secret or anything... What's your opinion; is my 'prudence' just paranoia?
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I wouldn't say you're paranoid. I do the same, it's all a judgement call. Mine is easier 'cause I don't have kids, so no strangers wandering around in my house. If I meet someone that kicks in the 'spider sense' I don't mention that I have guns ect.
 
"All around people knew who I was anyway, so I figured I was just gonna put up the flag" -American History X

this describes well how i feel about this.
 
i think everyone i know knows what i do for a hobby, but i dont let anyone know where i live, or invite people over unless ive known them a long time.

haha, *tinfoil on* before i moved out here, i had a camp and an apartment, and since apartments arnt permanent, i had all my DL, medicare, taxes, bills, subscriptions ect. sent to the camp. no land line, just cell phone (bill to camp) so the only way someone could figure out where i live is to follow me, work for CFC or be my employer.

*tinfoil off*

just use your judgement, maybe he's not all that bad and just needs direction.
 
I'm pretty open that I am a firearms owner. Mind you I don't have people I don't know that come over that often ( just my nieces friends when she's in town). I would , in your case be alittle concerned if you have "that feeling" about someone. It would be good to be abit cautious around the guy, till you get to know him, but be willing to answer his questions as long as you feel comfortable.
 
If he knew what a "real" M14 was then perhaps he is just another gun enthusiast.

Anyway, as a father of course you are going to think he is sketchy and look at him with distrust, he is laying pipe to your daughter after all.:p

Maybe now that he knows you are a gun owner he might treat your daughter with a little more respect.;)

As to the original question, I never hide the fact that I am a gun owner. In fact I tend to be fairly verbal about it so as to inform people about the truths and lies involved.
 
The Times Are Sketchy Eh!

We have gone from one extreme to the other in my lifetime. It "used to be" that owning firearms was relatively hasslefree..but then I am old enough to remember my handgun hunting in Ontario from 1961 to 1968. NOW we have politicians in "Taranna" saying live on TV that handgun target gun shooters are the unwitting accomplices of shooters outside night clubs and that handguns should be banned etc etc etc..
Hey lets face it..any daughters boyfriend is "sketchy"..I can still remember how my future fatherinlaw eyed me up and down ..only thang is I was showing up at his place to shoot in his backyard..lucky my future brothers in law were interested at ages 12, 10 and 7 years in learning to hunt. but then that was 1964.
TODAY I would say that I just reply matter of factly to any such questions. After all the questioner is presumably in your house and if he gets uppity or looks like he has criminal tendencies it is time for some "tough love eh!"..The Best Answer is no firearms on open display and those you have to be in a 500 lb safe "out of sight and out of mind".

Talk to this "sketchy dude" in front of your daughter now so if he is "sketchy" it wil come out before its TOO LATE..do you really want him around for countless holidays or errands..Your daughter is your daughter..lets hope she has been taught by you to shoot that M-14..it looked good on Sarah Palin..
 
I have taken my daughter's boyfriend shooting. He knows I have firearms (quite a few) but has never been in my "bunker" nor seen all my firearms.

My wife has never seen "all" my firearms. My firearms are safe because I don't broadcast what I have to everyone.

I'll admit to owning long guns and handguns, but not much more.
 
pottsy said:
How old is the potential future CGN'r?
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Just turned 20
saskmale73 said:
It would be good to be abit cautious around the guy, till you get to know him, but be willing to answer his questions as long as you feel comfortable.
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Well, cat's outta the bag so to speak now, and I am educating him when he has questions (best as I can, being a newb myself). I was more curious if others had had similar concerns. I guess if you don't have roommates or kids it's easier, at least you always know the people who will be in your house :D

charles.emond said:
"All around people knew who I was anyway, so I figured I was just gonna put up the flag" -American History X
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Don't get me wrong I'm not ashamed to say I'm a gunowner - quite the opposite. I just don't want sketchyboy breaking into my house and stealing my guns. I don't think he would of course, or else I would have turfed him already, but the thought did cross my mind.

El Cid said:
If he knew what a "real" M14 was then perhaps he is just another gun enthusiast.
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Haha he didn't mean 'USGI' he meant 'not Airsoft' :D

Maybe now that he knows you are a gun owner he might treat your daughter with a little more respect.;)
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Yes, there certainly is that!

As to the original question, I never hide the fact that I am a gun owner. In fact I tend to be fairly verbal about it so as to inform people about the truths and lies involved.
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I usually am too, but then usually the people either don't know where I live, or are already my trusted friends.


Thanks all for the input!
 
can't say as i blame you- the business about a REAL m14 could mean anything from that's a bit unusual to i'm making a mental note to come back here and take that thing- you have to remember that mature judgement esp in males at this age is somewhat lacking- and if he's a braggart, look out- word will "filter" down that you have guns, there's a REAL m14( like he could tell the diff between that and a norc) and you're a target
you might also want to get a length of 4 inch pipe, stick a couple of m16 pistol grips on it, and a spare scope if you have it- that'll really get him thinkin
 
I am very selective with whom know my personal business,it took me about 20 years to finally realize "trust nobody", I want to keep my firearms and priviledges, kinda sucks because I would like to get others involved in my new hobby!
 
Hmm... To be honest I would not be overly concerned. Most young boys just have a fascination with anything that goes boom especially due to the fact that to many they have no idea about the actual laws. Not to mention... I cant think of many worse ways to piss off my girlfriends dad than to hunt through his closet with a dremil :p
 
bnichols said:
Welcome to raising daughters. Next time be cleaning it when he arrives. And tell him you'll still be cleaning it when he drops your daughter off.
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Hahaha, ever since I heard that song "cleaning this gun" that is my plan for my daughter's future dates. I think a Rem 700 sniper set up on the kitchen table should make him sh!t his pants.

That and a swift kick in the nuts before the date begins. Hard to have ### with swollen balls.:D
 
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Dear Parent,

I DO Agree 100% and am a FIRM Believer in my "Intuitive Take"..or in this case your intuitive take. All your original post really says clearly that you dont have a very good vibe about this escort..so followup is in order. One way to get rid of this guy is to point out to some young man or men you like that you would like one or more of them to take out your daughter. IF he is sketchy he/they will solve your problem. Or there are innumerable ways. Any brothers around for her? Cousins you trust? What are her friends take on this guy.

To paraphrase:
"An Ounce of Dud Son-in-law prevention is worth a pound of lifetime hurt for one or more parties, most respectively your daughter and your life with her.

For me, anyone's attitude about firearms says VOLUMES about their trustworthiness and Character!
 
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