Doctor Visit. - The Firearms Forum

johnnyehlers · 08-06-2012, 03:25 PM

I took my 87 yr. old mother to the Dr. today for a follow up visit. One of the many questions asked was, if she had firearms in the house and if they were unloaded and locked up. She responded yes my son has several. I know that since I've posted pic's of most of them on this forum that it's probably no big secret to the obummer crew, but it still bugs me. I think there should be a third option to the question, # 3 NUNYA DA** BUSINESS!!! Which I think I'll use if I ever have to go to the Doctor. What do you all do? Lie, claim the 2nd, 4th, 5th & 9th Amendment or just say "Yes and they are ready to defend if need be". I know this has been discussed before, but it's the first time it's come up in my small town neck of the woods.

Double D · 08-06-2012, 03:44 PM

Its none of their damn business and thats exactly what you can tell them. Ask them how many times they have sex in their house and you will tell them how many firearms you have. Its none of their business. They passed a law here in Florida to stop doctors from asking that question. So, if you are ever asked that question, have an answer ready for them. Either its no or its none of your business or whatever, but do not tell them what you have, period.

skullfr · 08-06-2012, 03:48 PM

thats just stupid.It aint thier business

todd51 · 08-06-2012, 04:04 PM

Guess I am just lucky but my dentist and most of my doctors also share one aspect or other of the gun-shooting hobby. My foot doctor just inherited his grandfather's (who was a gunsmith) gun collection and his brother just got his FFL.

firefighter1635 · 08-06-2012, 04:22 PM

I try to make it a habit to not go to the doctor as much as possible but as I age it's becoming more of an occurrence than I’d like. A couple months ago I went for a routine check-up and that question was on the forms. I did not answer, just left the box blank along with the ethnicity box.

When I took their questionnaire back to the young lady at the desk she informed me that I didn't complete it. I told her it was NUNYA on the firearms question and as far as the ethnicity question, there was no "Other" option. She looked baffled and said Sir, you look "white" to me. I replied absolutely but your questionnaire lists White, African American, Hispanic, Pacific Islander and Asian but nothing for other. She wanted to know what other I was and I told her I’m "German American" if colored folks that live in the USA are allowed to check "African American".

She chuckled and said very well. I think I made her day

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Thorisin · 08-06-2012, 04:26 PM

Intersting. Even in Calif my doctor didnt get that nosey. They asked me if I owend firearms and i left the question blank. They didtnt ask me if they were loaded or locked up though.

skullfr · 08-06-2012, 04:50 PM

maybe theyre afraid if they screw up you will be lookin for em

fleetwood1976 · 08-06-2012, 05:18 PM

I unless there is a suicide threat or violence issue caused by some medical condition or medication that the gun owner needs to be made aware of it is none of there business.

Deputy Dawg · 08-06-2012, 07:19 PM

It is none of there business.

johnnyehlers · 08-06-2012, 07:58 PM

They even asked what temp. the water heater was set to, if we had smoke detectors, yada yada yada, then say it's all about safety.

stumpjumper · 08-06-2012, 08:15 PM

had a relative, without going into too much detail, declared mentally incompetent because, after being diagnosed with a terminal disease. said he was going home to take care of that problem. he always said if something like that happened to him, check for him in his shed. yeah, he was a nra life member. the hospital and state nullified his living will, and the power of attorney that I held. kept him on dialysis and other treatments against his wishes. He got the last laugh, up and died on them before his bills were paid. god rest.

barmstrong2 · 08-06-2012, 08:41 PM

Always give them a firm... "maybe"

Alpo · 08-06-2012, 09:18 PM

I haven't had that question come up, for me, yet (and Double D, it's "how often do you have butt-sex with your wife?" Question not only needs to be none of your business, but the more disgusting the better), but the last time I was at the doctor's there was a 4-page questionnaire. I left at least half of 'em blank. None of their business. Nobody said anything about me not answering.

aa1911 · 08-06-2012, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpo

I haven't had that question come up, for me, yet (and Double D, it's "how often do you have butt-sex with your wife?" Question not only needs to be none of your business, but the more disgusting the better), but the last time I was at the doctor's there was a 4-page questionnaire. I left at least half of 'em blank. None of their business. Nobody said anything about me not answering.

Exactly the answer I will give if ever asked that crap! hahaha.

Fortunately I work within Army medicine and most if not all the docs I work with are avid shooters and gun owners so it's a non-issue.

It's probably some pussy-footed hospital policy some places to cover their arses in the event of a patient committing suicide or something like that. Either way, it's nunya freakin' business hoss!

Besides, I'm always packing one or two, even in the hospital; just show them your gun, no need to verbally answer! Here ya go doc, does this answer your question?

"no, no guns at home, it's right HERE!" ahhh!

cpttango30 · 08-07-2012, 05:21 AM

I miss my old dentist. He was a big hunter. He had pictures of his hunts in Africa, Asutrailia, Asia, Russia, Europe, Alaska. In fact he was in the process of booking a dove hunting trip to south america when I last seen him for his retirement present to himself Along with a new shotgun for that trip. I believe it was going to be a Benelli Legacy Sport.

I just look at them like they are crazy when they ask me that question. Then say EWWWWWWWWW while flailing my hands around like a gay man the say Guns are icky and evil and mean. All the while wearing a Smith and Wesson shirt and a Remington Hat.

carver · 08-07-2012, 05:46 AM

I have never had the question come up, but if it does my response will be to ask the dr if he/she has ever had a homosexual experience? I agree with the more disgusting the better attitude!

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/new...locks-law.html
The Florida chapters of three national medical organizations, along with six physicians, today asked a federal district judge in Miami to immediately block enforcement of the new state law that bars healthcare professionals from asking patients if they own guns and have them stored properly.

These questions are a key element in the practice of preventive medicine. The court papers filed today make clear that a request for a preliminary injunction is necessary because the new law has already curtailed the First Amendment rights of physicians across the state to speak with their patients about gun safety.

goofy · 08-07-2012, 06:13 AM

I have never been asked.
If I was asked I would just say NO.
Any other answer(smart a## or not) would be admitting I do.
JUST SAY NO!
Although sense I always carry one the no might not fly!
Mike

wv hillbilly · 08-07-2012, 06:43 AM

when they ask you that question, LOOK THEM RIGHT IN THE EYE, and ask them if they had sex last night. 9 out of 10 times they will reply none of your business. smile and say exactly

Double D · 08-07-2012, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goofy

I have never been asked.
If I was asked I would just say NO.
Any other answer(smart a## or not) would be admitting I do.
JUST SAY NO!
Although sense I always carry one the no might not fly!
Mike

Well Mike, a smart a$$ answer is about the same as what they are asking. I consider it to be a smart a$$ question so I dont feel bad about it being answered that way.

goofy · 08-07-2012, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Double D

Well Mike, a smart a$$ answer is about the same as what they are asking. I consider it to be a smart a$$ question so I dont feel bad about it being answered that way.

I do agree with you.And I think you are right.
I just feel that it might come back to bite me in the a## and If this info. is going to be used in the future to "collect guns" from us. So I think the less they know the better off I am.
Mike

gdmoody · 08-07-2012, 07:31 AM

I have a doctor's appointment this morning. I hope they ask me that question!!

steve4102 · 08-07-2012, 07:32 AM

What do you think they do with the forum you filled out and left this question blank? If they ask this verbally and you respond with a "None of your Business" or with a Smart Ass comment, what do you think they write down for your Answer?

goofy · 08-07-2012, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve4102

What do you think they do with the forum you filled out and left this question blank? If they ask this verbally and you respond with a "None of your Business" or with a Smart Ass comment, what do you think they write down for your Answer?

That's what I worry about.And the reason I would say NO.
Mike

steve4102 · 08-07-2012, 07:37 AM

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It's probably some pussy-footed hospital policy some places to cover their arses in the event of a patient committing suicide or something like that.

No not at all. This is and many other fact gathering forums are the beginning stages of Obama Care. This is all coming from your New and Improved Heath care system.

wv hillbilly · 08-07-2012, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve4102

What do you think they do with the forum you filled out and left this question blank? If they ask this verbally and you respond with a "None of your Business" or with a Smart Ass comment, what do you think they write down for your Answer?

you dont leave them blank. check both yes and no and initial it

08-06-2012, 03:25 PM	#1
johnnyehlers V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: West Central Missouri Posts: 281	Doctor Visit. I took my 87 yr. old mother to the Dr. today for a follow up visit. One of the many questions asked was, if she had firearms in the house and if they were unloaded and locked up. She responded yes my son has several. I know that since I've posted pic's of most of them on this forum that it's probably no big secret to the obummer crew, but it still bugs me. I think there should be a third option to the question, # 3 NUNYA DA** BUSINESS!!! Which I think I'll use if I ever have to go to the Doctor. What do you all do? Lie, claim the 2nd, 4th, 5th & 9th Amendment or just say "Yes and they are ready to defend if need be". I know this has been discussed before, but it's the first time it's come up in my small town neck of the woods. -->

08-06-2012, 03:44 PM	#2
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,079	Re: Doctor Visit. Its none of their damn business and thats exactly what you can tell them. Ask them how many times they have sex in their house and you will tell them how many firearms you have. Its none of their business. They passed a law here in Florida to stop doctors from asking that question. So, if you are ever asked that question, have an answer ready for them. Either its no or its none of your business or whatever, but do not tell them what you have, period. __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

08-06-2012, 03:48 PM	#3
skullfr Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Beaumont,Texas Posts: 902	Re: Doctor Visit. thats just stupid.It aint thier business __________________ If Ya cant stand up stand out There is no atheist in a foxhole Psalms 144:1 Blessed be the Lord my strength,which teacheth my hand to war and my fingers to fight

08-06-2012, 04:04 PM	#4
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,574	Re: Doctor Visit. Guess I am just lucky but my dentist and most of my doctors also share one aspect or other of the gun-shooting hobby. My foot doctor just inherited his grandfather's (who was a gunsmith) gun collection and his brother just got his FFL. __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member

08-06-2012, 04:22 PM	#5
firefighter1635 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: US of A Contributor Posts: 1,837	Re: Doctor Visit. I try to make it a habit to not go to the doctor as much as possible but as I age it's becoming more of an occurrence than I’d like. A couple months ago I went for a routine check-up and that question was on the forms. I did not answer, just left the box blank along with the ethnicity box. When I took their questionnaire back to the young lady at the desk she informed me that I didn't complete it. I told her it was NUNYA on the firearms question and as far as the ethnicity question, there was no "Other" option. She looked baffled and said Sir, you look "white" to me. I replied absolutely but your questionnaire lists White, African American, Hispanic, Pacific Islander and Asian but nothing for other. She wanted to know what other I was and I told her I’m "German American" if colored folks that live in the USA are allowed to check "African American". She chuckled and said very well. I think I made her day .

08-06-2012, 04:26 PM	#6
Thorisin V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southern California Posts: 124	Re: Doctor Visit. Intersting. Even in Calif my doctor didnt get that nosey. They asked me if I owend firearms and i left the question blank. They didtnt ask me if they were loaded or locked up though.

08-06-2012, 04:50 PM	#7
skullfr Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Beaumont,Texas Posts: 902	Re: Doctor Visit. maybe theyre afraid if they screw up you will be lookin for em __________________ If Ya cant stand up stand out There is no atheist in a foxhole Psalms 144:1 Blessed be the Lord my strength,which teacheth my hand to war and my fingers to fight

08-06-2012, 05:18 PM	#8
fleetwood1976 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Indiana Contributor Posts: 1,333	Re: Doctor Visit. I unless there is a suicide threat or violence issue caused by some medical condition or medication that the gun owner needs to be made aware of it is none of there business.

08-06-2012, 07:19 PM	#9
Deputy Dawg Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Central Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 2,229	Re: Doctor Visit. It is none of there business. __________________ LOCK and LOAD................................... GOD, GUNS,GUTS the three that keep us FREE!!!!

08-06-2012, 07:58 PM	#10
johnnyehlers V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: West Central Missouri Posts: 281	Re: Doctor Visit. They even asked what temp. the water heater was set to, if we had smoke detectors, yada yada yada, then say it's all about safety.

08-06-2012, 08:15 PM	#11
stumpjumper Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: swflorida Contributor Posts: 655	Re: Doctor Visit. had a relative, without going into too much detail, declared mentally incompetent because, after being diagnosed with a terminal disease. said he was going home to take care of that problem. he always said if something like that happened to him, check for him in his shed. yeah, he was a nra life member. the hospital and state nullified his living will, and the power of attorney that I held. kept him on dialysis and other treatments against his wishes. He got the last laugh, up and died on them before his bills were paid. god rest. __________________ after three rounds you're just making noise Guns have only two enemies rust and politicians

08-06-2012, 08:41 PM	#12
barmstrong2 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Greene, Maine Contributor Posts: 363	Re: Doctor Visit. Always give them a firm... "maybe"

08-06-2012, 09:18 PM	#13
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,662	Re: Doctor Visit. I haven't had that question come up, for me, yet (and Double D, it's "how often do you have butt-sex with your wife?" Question not only needs to be none of your business, but the more disgusting the better), but the last time I was at the doctor's there was a 4-page questionnaire. I left at least half of 'em blank. None of their business. Nobody said anything about me not answering. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

08-07-2012, 05:21 AM	#15
cpttango30 Former Guest Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Contributor Posts: 3,071	Re: Doctor Visit. I miss my old dentist. He was a big hunter. He had pictures of his hunts in Africa, Asutrailia, Asia, Russia, Europe, Alaska. In fact he was in the process of booking a dove hunting trip to south america when I last seen him for his retirement present to himself Along with a new shotgun for that trip. I believe it was going to be a Benelli Legacy Sport. I just look at them like they are crazy when they ask me that question. Then say EWWWWWWWWW while flailing my hands around like a gay man the say Guns are icky and evil and mean. All the while wearing a Smith and Wesson shirt and a Remington Hat.

08-07-2012, 05:46 AM	#16
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,280	Re: Doctor Visit. I have never had the question come up, but if it does my response will be to ask the dr if he/she has ever had a homosexual experience? I agree with the more disgusting the better attitude! http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/new...locks-law.html The Florida chapters of three national medical organizations, along with six physicians, today asked a federal district judge in Miami to immediately block enforcement of the new state law that bars healthcare professionals from asking patients if they own guns and have them stored properly. These questions are a key element in the practice of preventive medicine. The court papers filed today make clear that a request for a preliminary injunction is necessary because the new law has already curtailed the First Amendment rights of physicians across the state to speak with their patients about gun safety. __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.

08-07-2012, 06:13 AM	#17
goofy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Contributor Posts: 2,023	Re: Doctor Visit. I have never been asked. If I was asked I would just say NO. Any other answer(smart a## or not) would be admitting I do. JUST SAY NO! Although sense I always carry one the no might not fly! Mike Last edited by goofy; 08-07-2012 at 06:15 AM..

08-07-2012, 06:43 AM	#18
wv hillbilly Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: mountains of wv. Posts: 2,017	Re: Doctor Visit. when they ask you that question, LOOK THEM RIGHT IN THE EYE, and ask them if they had sex last night. 9 out of 10 times they will reply none of your business. smile and say exactly

08-07-2012, 07:31 AM	#21
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,343	Re: Doctor Visit. I have a doctor's appointment this morning. I hope they ask me that question!! __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)

08-07-2012, 07:32 AM	#22
steve4102 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota Contributor Posts: 2,760	Re: Doctor Visit. What do you think they do with the forum you filled out and left this question blank? If they ask this verbally and you respond with a "None of your Business" or with a Smart Ass comment, what do you think they write down for your Answer?