Is My Marriage A Misfire?

Dear Mongoose,
I grew up around guns my whole life. Dad had shotguns, rifles, and handguns. We hunted for sport and food and we'd go out in the field and shoot for fun,too. I recently got married to a wonderful girl that didn't grow up around guns. She's scared to death of them and said if we ever have kids the guns have to go. I have a few but keep them locked up in a safe. Dad left his laying around, but we had enough sense not to fool with them because he told us not to. I have a concealed-carry permit but she doesn't want to be around me if I'm packing. How do I compromise a way of life I've always enjoyed, or how can I get her to see that there's nothing wrong with guns with the right education and handling?

Dear In The Line Of Fire,
As I've said many times, marriage is about compromise, but I see a bigger issue here. I assume you knew she wasn't comfortable with guns before you got married. I also assume before she said 'I do,' she also knew you enjoyed guns.  Why didn't you guys work this out before you exchanged vows? When you marry someone, you should marry them for who they are, not what you eventually want them to be, and that goes for both of you. You may have already shot yourself in the foot on this one...
-MG