I miss Sims Chris and his harem of pink speedoed boy toys. I can't say I miss homicidal Homer much, but if he comes with the rest, why not?

The guns thing is tough, but it would be better for him to learn from a trained instructor rather than from one of his friends. If he chooses to handle a gun at some point in his life, he's going to do it and, most likely, nothing you say or do will stop him. At least if he's been trained, he'll handle it safely. I hope you work out a solution that you can all agree to and feel comfortable with.

*hugs you*