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[Samadams104]

My wife and I are expecting out first child in a couple months. It is a very exciting time. Well the other day we had our appointment with a pediatrics office. Very nice doc. and nice group of people. We were sitting their chatting with the doc. and he started asking questions.
1) Do you have dogs? ( Two big monsters!)
2) Do you have a pool? (nope)
3) Do you have any guns? ( Excuse me?)
He repeated... Do you have any guns?
My answer was " Not enough of them"
He then asked if i keep them locked up? ( Of course, Safety first!)

I kinda felt weird after that question. I understand about a child's safety but really a doc asking if i own guns? My wife told me not to take it to heart and make a big deal over it but i cant help myself. I should not have been asked a question like that. What is your opinion on this? I have been told it will probably happen more because it is mandatory now thanks to Obama Care.

 

[Mr H]

It's apparently pretty common to get the question now.

There are several other threads that go into it in a lot more detail, but personally I won't be answering any invasive questions should they come up.

 

[dwsjr]

Just say no...

 

[tcc722]

I haven't been in that situation, but I would just answer no, or none of your business to all of them. Probably just no, since that is the answer that would get me in and out quicker.

 

[Gmercury2000]

My response would have simply been! None of your business.

 

[possumman]

I just had a physical with all kinds of questions but my Doc never asked me about guns- maybe because I had my DSC Sporting Clays cap on, iIwas a bit surprised -I was waiting for the question.

 

[cww]

had the same thing happen 7 years ago when we were interviewing doctors to see which one we wanted to go with. only 1 out of the three asked. unfortunately my wife blurted out yes he hunts before I could say anything. I eliminated her from the list immediately. It is none of their damn business.

 

[webb297]

1) Do you have dogs? - Not Medically Relevant
2) Do you have a pool? - NMR
3) Do you have any guns? - NMR

How I would have answered.

 

[BMW]

had the same thing happen 7 years ago when we were interviewing doctors to see which one we wanted to go with. only 1 out of the three asked. unfortunately my wife blurted out yes he hunts before I could say anything. I eliminated her from the list immediately. It is none of their damn business.

Your wife or the doctor?

 

[Second Amendment]

My wife and I are expecting out first child in a couple months. It is a very exciting time. Well the other day we had our appointment with a pediatrics office. Very nice doc. and nice group of people. We were sitting their chatting with the doc. and he started asking questions.
1) Do you have dogs? ( Two big monsters!)
2) Do you have a pool? (nope)
3) Do you have any guns? ( Excuse me?)
He repeated... Do you have any guns?
My answer was " Not enough of them"
He then asked if i keep them locked up? ( Of course, Safety first!)

I kinda felt weird after that question. I understand about a child's safety but really a doc asking if i own guns? My wife told me not to take it to heart and make a big deal over it but i cant help myself. I should not have been asked a question like that. What is your opinion on this? I have been told it will probably happen more because it is mandatory now thanks to Obama Care.

I would have asked him how often he fu*ks his wife, left, and found another doctor.

 

[trickg]

1) Do you have dogs? - Not Medically Relevant
2) Do you have a pool? - NMR
3) Do you have any guns? - NMR

How I would have answered.

This will be my approach from this point forward.

 

[Mooseman]

With me? No. Seriously, just say no.

 

[Gryphon]

Tell him, politely, that the only firearm he would legitimately need to know about is if junior has a CCW and is expected to be carrying upon delivery!

 

[Gordon]

I had a talk with my wife and daughters in regards to these questions and they understand not to answer.

 

[6-Pack]

Congrats on your new edition!

I'd look for a new doctor: 1) it's not relevant, 2) it's not his godamn business, 3) he will likely drink whatever Kool-Aid the AMA (American Medical Assoc.) dishes out regarding firearms. There are plenty of 2A friendly doctors and dentists out there.

Run away from this tool!

 

[reddobie0]

If you smoke would've been more relevant than do you own guns. Seems like you are being persecuted for having guns. WTF

 

[adit]

There is a really long thread on this, I think in the Water Cooler.

 

[K31]

[He reaches is his bag for his standard reply...]

If Doctors want insurance company clerks, law makers, LEOs and bureaucrats to stop practicing medicine, they should stop the social engineering crap.

 

[Jed195]

1) Do you have dogs? - Not Medically Relevant
2) Do you have a pool? - NMR
3) Do you have any guns? - NMR

How I would have answered.

Took the words right off my keyboard, a big NOT APPLICABLE.

 

[Russ D]

I would have asked him to refer us to a doctor more interested in the health of my wife and unborn child than my exercising of a constitutional right.