[KFC911]

I'm sure this may end up in PARF, but I'll start here. I've been meaning to ask here, and the "rash" of accidental shootings at gun shows yesterday prompted this now. I'm getting a bit concerned about the "glamourization" of spoons lately due to the political climate. For example...I purchased my dad a couple of boxes of shotspoon shells back in '09 (at his request). Though he grew up "rabbit hunting" as a boy...he hasn't shot his in probably 40 years. A few weeks ago, he mentioned "getting a pistol"...don't know if he's ever even shot one...to my knowledge he hasn't. I told him "he doesn't need one", but he's gonna do what "he's gonna do". Now here's my concern....they are not secured, and my grandnieces have (or will eventually have) access. Just last week they were hiding in his closet, and when I went to find them, there was "one wrapped up" on the upper shelf. I don't even know how many he actually has around, nor how to broach the subject with hin...it would not go well I'm sure. What would you do?

ps: I'll also add that my dad "isn't as sharp as he used to be"...age is taking it's toll I'm afraid...just as it did with both of my elderly grandfathers when they were his age. I'm stumped...(nor is it at the point where I would "remove or disable them")...suggestions?