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12 years 1 month ago #12611 by jtallen83
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I like my Doctor, he just asks advice about what guns he should be buying, of course the AR-10 was the top of my suggestions ;)

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12 years 1 month ago - 12 years 1 month ago #12619 by Sharkey
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Interesting topic Akai.

My wife had brought our young sons to the pediatrician not too long ago and was asked the EXACT same questions by him.

Since my wife is well versed in what CAN be talked about and what cannot outside of our home, she simply responded with "I don't see what this could possibly have to do with my sons having diarhea so let's just stay on topic please".

I was tempted to call and ask why they would be asking such questions but my wife is pretty sharp so I just left it alone - figuring the bigger deal you make out of some things, the more attention you attract anyway so... ya know.

My sons (only 7 and 9) AND my wife all know that what we keep in our house is our business and no one elses. Although we have nothing to hide, we also don't need to either brag or answer to anyone other than the proper authorities for what types of weapons we maintain and a stinking pediatrician is not proper authorities, nor is any doctor for that matter so, if you have families, let them know these questions may be asked and give them an answer that you feel appropriate for your personal situation before the questions are asked rather than dealing with what could be potentially unsatisfactory repurcussions if they are caught off guard.

If they don't have a warrant and there is not an immediate threat, they don't need to know.
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12 years 1 month ago #12621 by Moby
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I've heard about this and been to both the VS and my regular Doc and never once had any thing like these questions come up.

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12 years 1 month ago #12679 by Redscout02
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I use the Navy Hosp, and VA here in Corpus and when they ask me these question I do what Nancy Regean always said "JUST SAY NO" She was my hero.
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12 years 1 month ago #12681 by Moby
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I've never been asked about guns.

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12 years 1 month ago #12690 by Akai
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GOOD TO KNOW!

When I had my gangrene gallbladder taken out and spent 10 days in the hospital for what should have been an overnight stay the insurance company kicked me out. I had home nurse visits for two weeks and was asked if I had guns in the house. I respond that if I did I would not tell them. So the below has some merit.

FYI, I am passing this along... there are comments from two other people I have also been asked if we keep guns in the house. The nurse just kinda slipped it in along with all the other regular questions. I told her I refused to answer because it was against the law to ask.

Everyone, whether you have guns or not, should give a neutral answer so they have no idea who does and who doesn't. My doctor asked me if I had guns in my house and also if any were loaded. I, of course, answered yes to both questions. Then he asked why I kept a loaded gun close to my bed. I answered that my son, who is a certified gun instructor and also works for Homeland Security, advised me that an unloaded, locked up gun is no protection against criminal attack.

The Government now requires these questions be asked of people on Medicare, and probably everyone else.

Just passing this along for your information: I had to visit a doctor other than my regular doctor when my doctor was on vacation.. One of the questions on the form I had to fill out was: Do you have any guns in your house?? My answer was None of your damn business!!

So it is out there! It is either an insurance issue or government intervention. Either way, it is out there and the second the government gets into your medical records (as they want to under Obamacare) it will become a major issue and will ultimately result in lock and load!!

Please pass this on to all the other retired guys and gun owners... Thanks. From a Vietnam Vet and retired Police Officer: I had a doctors appointment at the local VA clinic yesterday and found out something very interesting that I would like to pass along. While going through triage before seeing the doctor, I was asked at the end of the exam, three questions:
1. Did I feel stressed?
2. Did I feel threatened?
3. Did I feel like doing harm to someone?

The nurse then informed me that if I had answered yes to any of the questions I would have lost my concealed carry permit as it would have gone into my medical records and the VA would have reported it to Homeland Security.

Looks like they are going after the vets first. Other gun people like retired law enforcement will probably be next. Then when they go after the civilians, what argument will they have? Be forewarned and be aware. The Obama administration has gone on record as considering veterans and gun owners potential terrorists. Whether you are a gun owner, veteran or not, YOU'VE BEEN WARNED!

If you know veterans and gun owners, please pass this on to them. Be very cautious about what you say and to whom.

They are coming for us, so unless you're an ostrich, do not stick your head in the sand..........

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12 years 1 month ago #12691 by Akai
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Now more important then ever B)

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12 years 1 month ago #12695 by cydweli
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And here i thought i was the only one who had a doctor ask that. Same thing happen to me at my last visit.

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12 years 1 month ago - 12 years 1 month ago #12702 by Archangel
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I just stared having VA medical coverage and they also asked some strange questions.

1. Do you feel stressed?
2. Do you feel threatened?
3. Do you feel like doing harm to anyone?
4. Do you feel like doing harm to yourself?

And the big one, DO YOU OWN A GUN!

My automatic answer to that one is now, and has always been, NO!

Answer anything other than no is just asking for trouble!
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12 years 1 month ago #12763 by dtvm
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I believe the Dr's question was about what to buy, not about what you own.

"he just asks advice about what guns he should be buying,"

As gun owners when someone ask a question about guns they need to get a informed answer about gun ownership.

For the paranoid owners, think about what you are doing, On the internet posting about gun ownership. Its a great place to discuss things we don't do.

I don't own a gun my buddy does, I just visit here to learn.

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