I too as caught off guard by these questions over 10 years ago. I did some digging and found plenty of articles at the time about the Anti movement of the AMA
Like this:
http://www.gunblast.com/AMA.htm
So I chose to answer NO for many years as I thought the questions were un-reasonable and intrusive.
Looking back though that approach caused another issue I hadn't thought of.
Since the parent is asked these questions most often in front of their children and by surprise a quick choice is required. Tell the truth and reveal you have guns to your children (when they may not be aware yet) or lie to get past the question and remain private. (Just Say No)
However: As my children got older we were asked this again. This time our children having the knowledge of our ownership. Of course you want your children to learn to be honest with their DR. "But Dad..you have been lying all along..."
Looking back I should have asked the DR to have the opportunity to answer that question privately with my children out of the room.
We love our DR and would continue to bring our children there even if she was Anti 2A. To the defense of her and their practice we ARE asked about Poisons, Pools, Proper Use of Helmets, Etc.
I just don't think our gun ownership should be in our children s health record.
Now, if you think Ammo Logs are bad...think of electronic records of all these interviews and national health care. Easy way to make you buy that liability insurance too.
Like this:
http://www.gunblast.com/AMA.htm
So I chose to answer NO for many years as I thought the questions were un-reasonable and intrusive.
Looking back though that approach caused another issue I hadn't thought of.
Since the parent is asked these questions most often in front of their children and by surprise a quick choice is required. Tell the truth and reveal you have guns to your children (when they may not be aware yet) or lie to get past the question and remain private. (Just Say No)
However: As my children got older we were asked this again. This time our children having the knowledge of our ownership. Of course you want your children to learn to be honest with their DR. "But Dad..you have been lying all along..."
Looking back I should have asked the DR to have the opportunity to answer that question privately with my children out of the room.
We love our DR and would continue to bring our children there even if she was Anti 2A. To the defense of her and their practice we ARE asked about Poisons, Pools, Proper Use of Helmets, Etc.
I just don't think our gun ownership should be in our children s health record.
Now, if you think Ammo Logs are bad...think of electronic records of all these interviews and national health care. Easy way to make you buy that liability insurance too.
