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That makes for a rare and welcome Dr. in my book. Yrs ago my kids pediatrician ask if we had guns in the house. I said yes and she proceeded to tell me how statistically my kids were more likely to hurt themselves with one and she recominded I reconsider them in the home. I responded, 1. They are locked in a safe, 2. My kids all know how to shoot and know all they have to do is ask to go shooting. I then ask my son the three first rules around guns and he rattles off:
1. Never touch a gun unless Dad or an adult says its ok.
2. Never point a gun at somthing you don't want to kill.
3. Always treat a gun like its loaded.
She was shocked at his response. I then ask the Dr. how much firearm experience she had. She had none. I told her I respect her Medical advice as she is educated. However since she is not educated in firearms I did not accept her advice. I was surprised she said "you know your right to a degree". I suggested she take a shooting class at one of the local ranges. I have no idea if she ever did. I switched Dr's for my boys after that. If she only knew there was a Conceled weapon legally on me at that time too.
I always get a kick out of those "weapons prohibited" signs at some of the places I have to go into....