You only need to open the newspaper or turn on the television to see that there is a great deal of gun violence. The response to this violence is to either get rid of any firearms or to get and keep a gun in the house. Whichever choice you make, you have every right to decide for yourself. One thing you need to be sure of if you choose to own a gun you must take gun safety into consideration. There is nothing more unsafe than having a gun in the house that you do not know how to handle.
If your aging relative has a weapon in the house, take the time to be sure that they can still use it properly. Take them to the firing range to have them checked by an expert. It is a good idea to verify with them that they know how to load, unload, clean and where the safety is and when it is on or off. Be sure that they have the gun and the ammunition stored safely.
If your relative has changes in their mental status or physical condition that result in them being no longer able to use a gun safely, ask them to give up the weapon. If they wish to keep the gun, do what you can to remove all of the ammunition from the house.
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