Round here I have never heard of a Dr asking about firearms unless they are enthusiasts themselves and show sincere interest. I have some land that I lease to a Dr and his son during all waterfowl season.
I guess that is one of the benefits of living in a rural southern area.
But even if a bigcity yuppy Dr asked about my firearms, and I sensed anything other than just smalltalk, I would politely tell him thats none of his dagone business. If he persisted, I’d just walk out.
I don’t really see the problem. Just say “nunya bizness”.
Ask the Dr if his wife has any sex toys... how many... does any of his kids have red shoes... how much money does he have in the bank?
I used to think it was always immoral to lie. However, I now think an exception applies when one is coerced to make a statement, explicitly or implicitly, by an agent of a state that intends to violate one’s natural rights.
In 1943, it was not immoral to lie to a national socialist if he were to ask whether you harbored any Jews or knew anybody who did.
In 2016, it is not immoral to lie to a socialist if he were to ask whether you possessed any firearms.
An answer of “nunya business” in either case is tantamount to a confession. However, I do like the idea of responding with a nosy question about his income. Then you could say his refusal to answer implies that he’s in the 1%, and shame him for enriching himself at the expense of poor people, and thereby violating American social justice principles. That would simultaneously establish your socialist credibility with the creep and cause him discomfort.
I had a doctor that would make gently disparaging comments about firearms ownership.
Until 9/11.
Then he asked what he should buy.