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do your kids know that you carry ? if you have kids.......

I can't think of a reason they should know at this point... I have a boy that is 8 and a much younger girl.

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Why shouldn't they know? I would like to hear your reasons why before I say if mine know or not.

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Mine do - there's no way I could keep it from them, they bump into my pistol pretty much every day just hugging me or climbing on me. They're 8 & 10 now, but it's been a couple of years since I started down this road, with just over a year of every day carry. They also know not to talk about it in public - that there are people out there (including relatives) who are bothered by the very idea. They are welcome to (and do) ask me anything privately. They've done the Eddie Eagle program, they sometimes go to the range with me, and I expect they'll choose to carry when they are grown, because it's just something normal for us.
 
SnowManSnow said:
do your kids know that you carry ? if you have kids.......

I can't think of a reason they should know at this point... I have a boy that is 8 and a much younger girl.

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Do they know there are guns in the house? Do they have a safe understanding about guns? I would hope the answer to both question is YES. So, why would they not know you carry. I have a code word my kids all know, if I ever yell it, they are to drop in place or if other instructions(from me) follow the code word , then they do that.

Why do you think they should not know?
 
My daughter has known I was carrying for as long as she could understand what that meant. When she was small and someone came near who made her uncomfortable, she'd come hug my leg and 'pat me down' to be sure I was armed. It comforted her.
 
SnowManSnow said:
do your kids know that you carry ? if you have kids.......

I can't think of a reason they should know at this point... I have a boy that is 8 and a much younger girl.

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Only you can decide what is best for your children, but at 8, unless there are extenuating circumstances, I believe he should know. Far more important is the securing of firearms and ammunition. I also believe in not making it taboo - that just makes a child, more so a boy, driven to getting his hands on it. I believe it is NEVER too early to teach firearm safety. The approach is a function of the age.

They should also know the plan for a home invasion. If too young to understand, present it appropriately, but there should be a plan. Do you have a plan if someone broke into your home? Do you practice that plan? In classes, when asked that, I hear people say, "oh, sure I do." And when asked what that plan is, they say, "I get my gun." Well, that's not a plan. That's not even close.
 
I have 2 6 y/o and a 4 y/o grand sons. They all know I carry.Every time we play around they either see it or feel it. One grand son asked just the other day why me and his Daddy carried a gun. I explained that it was so I can protect us/them from bad people that may want to hurt/rob us..He never questioned a thing about it.I believe it is better to talk with them about guns so they dont mess where they arnt supposed to. They have their own bb guns too.
 
My boys all know, they also know ( because I have went through different possible situations with them) what to do if something were to ever happen. They all 3 are very knowing of everything around them
 
snoman, just curious, why havent you introduced your 8 y/ o to the wonderful world of shooting sports? i personally started each of my 3 kids to shoot at that age, when they got there,lol. have also had the pleasure of teaching my 2 older grandkids, starting at that age. all 3 families enjoy shooting together. with my kids all in their 30's now. just my point of view. i felt if i showed them proper, safe handling, and safety rules it would quench their inate curiosity, and it worked. cant wait till my sig. others grandsons get a couple years older, so i can teach them. they question me now. i explain its for the protection of our loved ones against the evils of society. they understand fully. hope this helps, larry
 
Both my kids carry so yes they know. My 3 yr old granddaughter also knows I carry, goes skeet shooting with us and is aware of the rules of the guns and knives in the house.

Agree with the comment, take your 8 year old shooting, you both will love it.
 
My boys (6,8,9) all know and I have taught them that if they ever see me draw it when out in public to hit the ground (if possible) and cover their ears firmly.
 
I have 2 boys. 12 and 15. We all shoot and belong to a local gun club. Why shouldn't they know? I rather they learn about life from me than some knucklehead. IMHO, the more they know, understand and respect firearms, the less trouble. It always seems that the kids who have never handled a firearm (supervised of course) and know nothing about them get into trouble because of the ignorance and curiosity.
 
Kind of hard for them to miss it since I often open carry around the house, but they were well aware when I got my carry license. They're grown up now but I introduced both of them to shooting when they were very young. Our younger son got his first pistol, his concealed carry class paid in full and his first concealed carry holster all as presents from me. The older son isn't all that interested, but he doesn't have a problem with it at all. He grew up with it all around him.
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The mailman, UPS guys and FedEx guys aren't always so sure though. I get some really surprised looks at the door sometimes. :biggrin:
 
You need a 10/22. :smile:
Yes, mine have known for a long time. Ever since they were little. Started them plinking with the .22 then. Fun to watch grean been can hop around. Tie a can to a string and hang it. You don't have to reset it and it will bounce when you hit it.
 
People. I just asked a simple question. My oldest son IS aware there are guns in the house, and is learning correct gun behavior.

I guess the only reason they wouldn't know is that it can compromise things in public.

Just wondered about everyone else
 
All of my Children ages 19,16,13 & 6 know that I carry.
They also know why I carry. We even created a code word if a situation would ever arise that I needed to draw my weapon, and they know what to do in this event.

Gun safety goes along way with me, that's why I have taken the time to teach my Children at a young age on the what to do, and the what not to do if they should ever find, or come across a weapon.
 
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