The day before yesterday, my 7 year old said "Dad, do you have an assault rifle?" I told him no, but I have an AR 15. He then asked me how many other rifles I had, and I told him that I have a few, but we don't tell people about them, because bad people may try to steal them.
I explained to him again that I own guns to keep the family safe, and if someone is asking, tell them either we don't have any or that it's none of their business.
I didn't want him to feel like he's in trouble for asking, but after a little time has passed, I plan on asking him who is talking to him about whether or not Dad owns guns. It may just be from him seeing me watch gun related content on youtube, or seeing me clean one the other day.
I would hate to find out his teacher is asking him about my status as a gun owner, but I wouldn't be surprised...