Hey, Newbie here. I guess that equals stupid question time but I’m looking for ideas. My mom’s family and my dad’s wife are extremely anti-gun. So is my ex. They see no reason to ever own a gun, especially a handgun (their words not mine). And what makes me worse in their eyes is that I’m a woman who not only wants a gun, but wants to CARRY a gun. I’m endangering my son and asking for trouble.
I’ve always just chose not to be part of the discussions, it wasn’t an issue. Now that I’ve bought my Taurus and started the application for my carry permit, I feel like a kid with something to hide again. You know, like hiding your cigarettes from your parents when you’re 16? I’m fairly certain my dad would be supportive without the wife, but that’s not going to happen.
I know, I’m 40 and an adult but this is going to be an issue for me over the summer. Unless I want to go back to hiding things under the mattress. I know I have absolutely no hope of actually changing their minds, but I’d like to be able to go to picnics and holidays without feeling like a piñata. Any ideas of ways to deal/soften the matter?
Also, can you lose custody in Indiana for owning a firearm with a child in the house? (Yes this has been mentioned – by both the wife and the ex)
Thanks!
I’ve always just chose not to be part of the discussions, it wasn’t an issue. Now that I’ve bought my Taurus and started the application for my carry permit, I feel like a kid with something to hide again. You know, like hiding your cigarettes from your parents when you’re 16? I’m fairly certain my dad would be supportive without the wife, but that’s not going to happen.
I know, I’m 40 and an adult but this is going to be an issue for me over the summer. Unless I want to go back to hiding things under the mattress. I know I have absolutely no hope of actually changing their minds, but I’d like to be able to go to picnics and holidays without feeling like a piñata. Any ideas of ways to deal/soften the matter?
Also, can you lose custody in Indiana for owning a firearm with a child in the house? (Yes this has been mentioned – by both the wife and the ex)
Thanks!