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I believe you asked a good, thought provoking question, with some good answers in the wake of that.
do your kids know?
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I believe you asked a good, thought provoking question, with some good answers in the wake of that.
I don't think it would compromise anything in public unless it was in public they found out. For me I have no children of my own but spend a lot of time with my godchildren. I don't think i could have hidden it successfully if i tried, especially since I have to disarm at the school. They never ask or talk about it in public and very seldom think about it.
I or their father are always willing to to take them outside to practice and they are aware of rules and gun safety.
They are 9 & 14 now and have been taught gun safety since they were VERY young. They began shooting with us around 5yo.
I love this thread...!! Awesome question, because it has drawn out some awesome answers.
My kids and all my grandkids and great grandkids over about 4 years old know I carry everyday. In fact, one Son, one DIL, and 2 Grandaughters are permitted to carry.
My 6 year old grandson, who spends the most time of all of them with us, is going to his first shoot Monday afternoon. .22 rifle and .22 pellet gun. And with help he may even get to fire my Bersa.
I've been wondering about how to get them all to react should a bad situation arise. These posts have helped me a lot. We'll soon have a code word that everyone will know and recognize. Thanks for all the answers, folks... and SnowMan thanks for the thread!
My kids and all my grandkids and great grandkids over about 4 years old know I carry everyday. In fact, one Son, one DIL, and 2 Grandaughters are permitted to carry.
My 6 year old grandson, who spends the most time of all of them with us, is going to his first shoot Monday afternoon. .22 rifle and .22 pellet gun. And with help he may even get to fire my Bersa.
I've been wondering about how to get them all to react should a bad situation arise. These posts have helped me a lot. We'll soon have a code word that everyone will know and recognize. Thanks for all the answers, folks... and SnowMan thanks for the thread!
usmcspires6803
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As my dad told me growing up, "never hide it from your kids or they will have that wonder of what it is". I have two girls and my oldest knows there's fire arms in the house and knows when I'm carrying but she knows not to touch them or handle them until I teach her. She's five.
Yes, my kids know I carry and why. They all grew up around guns. Our oldest two are out of the house now and own guns, our oldest daughter and her husband are both going through the process to get their permits and my wife is going through the class in a couple weeks. Kids need to be taught guns are not bad until they fall into evil hands. Our youngest two (14 yo daughter and 18 yo son) both shoot with us. the 14 year old will get her permit as soon as she turns 21...crazy she looks forward to 21 for this reason and not because she wants to drink. Our youngest son may or may not get his permit, his choice. Most of our friends know I carry as well (some of them carry too), and it has been mentioned on several occasions they feel more comfortable out and about with us knowing I am armed.
tricolordad
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Yup. Wy shouldn't they? I let them know my reasons before the other side could infect them.
usafmorgan
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Yes, my kids know that their mom and dad both carry and they know why. My father taught me about guns at a young age and I believe in doing the same with my children. My daughter has actually shot my gun while at the range just so that she know what it does. She is 6 and still working on it.
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FNWylde
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My 13yo knows every day when I hug her before leaving for work or when coming home. I have asked her if it bothers her and she answered, "No, why should it?" Adults can create issues with their kids where there aren't any and sometimes I think it bothers adults if something DOESN'T bother the kids. Reality is, your kids will be pretty honest with you and tell you what they think. As a corollary, if they trust you, then they trust you.
DFuller
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Yes my children know. A 14yr old son and twin 6yr old girls. If they grow up with it and are taught that it is normal...then they will treat it as normal. I make no effort to hide it and open carry at home and on my property. Concealed when I leave the house and they know not to discuss it in public.
It is children that are not brought up and educated around guns that get taught by the school and media that guns are "bad".
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We must reject the idea that every time a law's broken, society is guilty rather than the law breaker. It is time to restore the American precept that each individual is responsible for his actions....Ronald Reagan
It is children that are not brought up and educated around guns that get taught by the school and media that guns are "bad".
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We must reject the idea that every time a law's broken, society is guilty rather than the law breaker. It is time to restore the American precept that each individual is responsible for his actions....Ronald Reagan
I have an 8 yr. old daughter. She knows I carry, but it's not like she asks everywhere we go IF I'm carrying. I've talked to her about my WHY I carry... I have 2 loaded handguns and a shotgun around the house-----none of them are locked---but are hidden--only my wife and I know where they are at. (When daughter is older, she will too).
But-------I'm a very active hunter and outdoorsman. She has been with me on gun and bow hunts for deer. She has seen the effects of bullets, since she actually likes to watch me skin and butcher. I'll show here WHAT happens when a bullet is used; she's handled unloaded guns with me just to get the feel for them and to see that they are just a piece of metal by themselves. She knows not to touch any gun without my say-so; but with my help, she has shot a .22 rifle and .410 shotgun--and liked them both (of course, now that means she wants a PINK .22, which means i'd actually have to b seen shooting it to sight it in..)
Also, as a family, we've discussed what to do in case of a break-in while at home...where to go, where she should go and what to do........I believe that a lot of trouble with kids and guns is caused by them NOT getting to be around them with their parents (or other trusted adult). Then when they "find" one---its all "oohhhh----aahhhhh---wow---wonder what this does..." kind of like teenagers and the forbidden use of alcohol, cigarettes, drugs, whatever------forbid it, and they want it all the more.........
K, nuff of this---- JMHO..
But-------I'm a very active hunter and outdoorsman. She has been with me on gun and bow hunts for deer. She has seen the effects of bullets, since she actually likes to watch me skin and butcher. I'll show here WHAT happens when a bullet is used; she's handled unloaded guns with me just to get the feel for them and to see that they are just a piece of metal by themselves. She knows not to touch any gun without my say-so; but with my help, she has shot a .22 rifle and .410 shotgun--and liked them both (of course, now that means she wants a PINK .22, which means i'd actually have to b seen shooting it to sight it in..)
Also, as a family, we've discussed what to do in case of a break-in while at home...where to go, where she should go and what to do........I believe that a lot of trouble with kids and guns is caused by them NOT getting to be around them with their parents (or other trusted adult). Then when they "find" one---its all "oohhhh----aahhhhh---wow---wonder what this does..." kind of like teenagers and the forbidden use of alcohol, cigarettes, drugs, whatever------forbid it, and they want it all the more.........
K, nuff of this---- JMHO..
My kids always knew that I carried when they were little but I doubt they ever thought anything about it. Sometimes I carriled other times I didn't it was not discussed and because they grew up arround gukns it was not an issue. To this day my wife doesn't know when or if I am carring nor do our friends but all know I probably am
eagleeyes
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my son is 34 we both have our carry permits ......funny when i told him about 4 homes hit on our block with burglaries he patted me to see if i was carrying .......i said damned straight i'm packin' he just smiled and helped himself to what was in the fridge ......i don't think he carries though and if he does it's not every day like i do but he is big and strong and alot younger than i ....unlikely some thug would want to mess with him
Rhino
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It would be a mistake to believe that.
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newokie03
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Both my sons know (15 and 13). They have been shooting since they were 5 yrs old (youngest that I thought they were able to handle a .22). My oldest took his first deer at 8 and my youngest at 6 so they have been around and learned how to safely handle guns basically their whole lives. They have shot every gun I own and are beyond proficient with every long gun I own. Still learning how to handle pistols but enjoy shooting them. To them, guns are just a normal way of life and they understand why I decided to start carrying (what I do for a living). If more people would educate both themselves and their children about guns then a lot of what is going on now would not be happening.
