Why would someone discuss guns with his doctor? Is that same person to discuss his sore throat with the local NRA chapter?
I agree wholeheartedly...however, the doc will now frequently inquire about guns in the home as part of the "prevention" aspect of a physical examination. An internist I transcribe for routinely dictates that he discussed sun protection, gun safety, safe sexual practices, and use of seatbelts.
A GP I type for includes on the kids, "when asked what he would do if he saw a gun at a friend's home he responds 'XXX.'"
I'd expect it more of the young whippersnappers straight out of med school but both of these docs are more my age and in one of the red states from the 2000 election.