To ask -- or not -- about guns in a playmate's home [More]I know some gun owners bristle at this. It depends on how the question is posed, and the demeanor of the questioner.
I always encourage parents to make an effort to know the home conditions where they allow their kids to play. Are there any aggressive dogs? Does the place look like a dump? Do the parents look and act OK?
Answers to a direct question can be noncommittal:
I'm on top of the hazards in my home and we take care to provide a safe environment.
Depending on how you assess the situation, you can decide to share more information as appropriate. It may be a great opportunity to educate, or you may have a person you don't want your kid being anywhere near.
It's a two-way street.
You don't have guns in your home and proper training to know how and when to use them? How will you protect my child when he's in your care?
[Via Ed M]