What should you do if a friend visiting your home asks to see a family firearm?

Tell them no and get a responsible adult.

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  1. Hand it over to show off
  2. Tell them no and get a responsible adult ✔
  3. Let them hold it briefly

Why: You should not handle the firearm yourself. Get a responsible adult to manage the request safely.

Huh, didn't know that: You should not handle the firearm yourself. Get a responsible adult to manage the request safely.

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Answer: Tell them no and get a responsible adult. You should not handle the firearm yourself. Get a responsible adult to manage the request safely.

  1. Scouting America: Rifle Shooting www.scouting.org/merit-badges/rifle-shooting
    Describe how you would react if a friend visiting your home asked to see your or your family's firearm
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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