Do you go to the VA for health. Have you ever been asked if you have guns?
Settle down, people.
The VA asks questions because veterans suicide more frequently than the general population. They ask all sorts of questions to explore your state of mind in that regard, and owning guns is part of this.
Do you expect to not be able to find or afford food any time in the next year? Do you ever worry about having shelter or be able to manage your affairs to ensure you have shelter? Have you ever thought of suicide? Have you ever bought a gun after such thoughts. Do you already own guns? Would you characterize your state of mind as one of anxiety or calm?
See? And btw, if you don’t want to answer a question just say so — but it would be best if it was not the question — Have you ever thought of suicide? You will not lose your health coverage over choosing not to answer, but it’s a silly thing to do. The question is to keep you alive.