Three possible answers, and three responses from our ‘friendly’ government types:
1) “No, I do not own a gun” It ends there, unless they are able (and bother) to cross-check with some other database.
2) “Yes, but I keep it locked up (so kids won’t get to it)”. Pretty good answer...they won’t come for you until they’ve disarmed (and/or jailed) the people in the next group.
3) “NONE OF YOUR DAMN BUSINESS!” This is what they’re looking for. OBVIOUSLY you own guns - the question is whether you’re another Ted Bundy, ready to kill dozens of feds. Best bet for government type - when the time comes, move in quickly with large numbers, and then disarm and jail.
So you FReepers pick your answer...
Best answer: “No, but I own a copy of the U.S. Constitution.”
And trust me, there is a “code” for everything that goes on in the docs office these days. “Do you smoke tobacco products?” code for yes, code for no. “Have you thought of quitting?” Code for yes, code for no. Your permanent record.
If they already know, why do they bother asking?
"Own a GUN?! You are kidding me right?! I'm afraid if I had one it would start shooting and killing people randomly around my house!! Besides I'm a Hillary supporter!"