Family gun problem

[LVSteve]

I don't think anyone is suggesting that he's "stupid". Many intelligent folks are not well suited or otherwise interested in possessing firearms at a particular time in their life for a variety of reasons or circumstances that might not be apparent to others, even a brother.

This, x1000

 

[Tom S.]

When I first told my mom she was like "ah hell no, he don't want no gun". She right about how he feels about it.

You have the answer in your post, in your own words. Your mom knows he doesn't want it, he knows he doesn't want it and you know he doesn't want it. That's three for three.

I on the other hand worry more about you not being able to take the not so subtle hints that HE DOESN'T WANT IT and are willing to go against both his and your mother's wishes.

This is not a family gun problem, it's a problem with you and your need to force your beliefs on those who don't share them.

That last line may get me a whacking from the Management, but someone needed to say it.

 

[Jessie]

You can lead a horse to water but can't make him drink.
Even an NRA membership unannounced is not necessarily a good thing.
I did that for my wife several years ago and she did not appreciate it.
I was dumbfounded because she is pro gun. She manages people's money in a very public venue. She explained that it could deter some investors.
My initial thought was" so what?"but, you know? It's not my career or call to make.
I did not do it again but guess what? She now buys her own membership, realizing how important that is.

 

[Autonomous]

The wife's sister wanted to give my wife a dog. My wife didn't want it.
The sister only cared about her wants and gave the dog to my wife anyway.
What a disaster.

 

[rwsmith]

He don't want any gun!

I listened to my mother but I made my own decisions. Let him decide. I like the introductory range trip idea.

 

[vytoland]

you can lead a horse water BUT.....

 

[old bear]

Thank you Tom S.
My head was about to explode with all the B.S..

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

Looks like this topic have been covered.