Too many Guns?

Mark_Mark · Dec 30, 2023

What is a signed that you have too many guns or a addiction to buying guns?

I vote:

1: Have more guns that have not been shot then guns you actually shoot

2: Dream about Colts & Smith’s, fantasize about finding a Registered Magnum at a Pawn shop labels “Unknown revolver”

3: Have more than one full size Safe

4: Wish IV8888 would do a Berry special on the man who is an idol

What you say?

Mike OTDP · Dec 30, 2023

Someone with only one safe is a piker with a penny-ante collection. I’ve got two vaults, need a third.

theotherwaldo · Dec 30, 2023

I'm up to eleven safes and thinking about an even dozen... .

Kleanbore · Dec 30, 2023

What's the point?

Frulk · Dec 30, 2023

Speaking for myself.

I like guns. I’m fascinated by certain aspects of particular firearm designs. I respect their place and contributions to my freedoms in our country’s history. I value what they provide to me in the realm of self-reliance (protection/hunting for food) and the enjoyment of their use at casual target shooting/plinking. I should also add that to the same degree the gun associated activity of reloading contributes significant enjoyment to an equal extent that the guns do.

As such, it’s impossible for me to cross the Rubicon of “too many guns”. I’ll continue to wade in its waters fishing for the next catch to add to the collection.

AlexanderA · Dec 30, 2023

No such thing as "too many guns."

Ks5shooter · Dec 30, 2023

Always had too many.Now that Im getting older Im selling what I dont shoot and buying what I will shoot.So wifey wont have to worry about selling when Im gone.

bearcreek · Dec 30, 2023

Mark_Mark said:
What is a signed that you have too many guns or a addiction to buying guns?

Having spent more on guns than on training and ammunition.

NIGHTLORD40K · Dec 30, 2023

AlexanderA said:
No such thing as "too many guns."

"Too many guns" really just means "Not enough ammo."

TomJ · Dec 30, 2023

The same as any addiction, one of which is when you're buying guns you can't afford, especially if it's at the expense of providing for your family or you have credit card bills you can't pay.

DoubleMag · Dec 30, 2023

wheres the meme at ''those are rookie numbers U gotta pump up those numbers'' lol

Hugger-4641 · Dec 30, 2023

No such thing!
I will admit, at the moment, I have more bolt action hunting rifles than I can possibly use in one season. So now I alternate years! This year I've killed deer with four of them so far. Next year will be a different line up.

It is also nice when a friend or relative wants to go hunting with me and I have plenty of options to let them hunt with. Of course I have a few that are not ever loaned out.

buck460XVR · Dec 30, 2023

Kleanbore said:
What's the point?

...my question exactly.

AlexanderA said:
No such thing as "too many guns."

...^^^This, unless one spends monies that should be used to pay outstanding bills or they or they/their family is deprived of something else necessary for a healthy and happy lifestyle. While true collectable guns may appreciate in value, having two tons of cheap guns ain't gonna be really appreciated by heirs at the reading of the will. Kinda like having a bag of 1965 silver quarters compared to ten bags of 1965 Copper/Nickle quarters. One is worth around $7000 a piece and the other $0.25. But, IMHO.....having guns that aren't collectable, aren't being shot/used or have don't have sentimental value and are just collecting dust, fall into the class of "having too many".

Mark_Mark · Dec 30, 2023

Kleanbore said:
What's the point?

the point is… Admitting you have a problem is the 1st step to recovery

Mark_Mark · Dec 30, 2023

Frulk said:
Speaking for myself.

I like guns. I’m fascinated by certain aspects of particular firearm designs. I respect their place and contributions to my freedoms in our country’s history. I value what they provide to me in the realm of self-reliance (protection/hunting for food) and the enjoyment of their use at casual target shooting/plinking. I should also add that to the same degree the gun associated activity of reloading contributes significant enjoyment to an equal extent that the guns do.

As such, it’s impossible for me to cross the Rubicon of “too many guns”. I’ll continue to wade in its waters fishing for the next catch to add to the collection.

my guy! right on!

Mark_Mark · Dec 30, 2023

Ks5shooter said:
Always had too many.Now that Im getting older Im selling what I dont shoot and buying what I will shoot.So wifey wont have to worry about selling when Im gone.

More & More of these collections are coming out of the “Eleven” safes. I personally “can’t” go to the gun shops anymore. My gun addiction is BAD! you can literally sell me a tube and say, bullets will come out… and I would buy it

bearcreek · Dec 30, 2023

Kleanbore said:
What's the point?

This is an internet gun forum. A good 70+% of threads have no real point. They're recreational conversations. It's like drinking beer or playing horseshoes.

Mark_Mark · Dec 30, 2023

Hugger-4641 said:
No such thing!
I will admit, at the moment, I have more bolt action hunting rifles than I can possibly use in one season. So now I alternate years! This year I've killed deer with four of them so far. Next year will be a different line up.

It is also nice when a friend or relative wants to go hunting with me and I have plenty of options to let them hunt with. Of course I have a few that are not ever loaned out.

just imagining but…??? your gun safe looks like this??

Mark_Mark · Dec 30, 2023

NIGHTLORD40K said:
"Too many guns" really just means "Not enough ammo."

when you have to hand load to keep up your your hobby! lol

CDW4ME · Dec 30, 2023

You don't have too many if...
You don't have a Glock and a 10mm (A Glock 10mm serves as both)- if that is missing collection is lacking.

Mark_Mark · Dec 30, 2023

CDW4ME said:
You don't have too many if...
You don't have a Glock and a 10mm (A Glock 10mm serves as both)- if that is missing collection is lacking.

well… 20 or the compact version. So getting one next year

CDW4ME · Dec 30, 2023

Mark_Mark said:
well… 20 or the compact version. So getting one next year

20 if you are not in a 10 round state and don't (or might not) consider a 20 "too big" to carry.
29 if you are in a 10 round state an/or absolutely wouldn't try to carry a 20.

tommy.duncan · Dec 30, 2023

I have all I need, no more no less...
If I buy another, I needed it!! (especially if it's a new 10mm!)

Mark_Mark · Dec 30, 2023

CDW4ME said:
20 if you are not in a 10 round state and don't (or might not) consider a 20 "too big" to carry.
29 if you are in a 10 round state an/or absolutely wouldn't try to carry a 20.

10 rounds state here

29 it is

Legionnaire · Dec 30, 2023

Guns can become a fixation, addiction, even idolatry. But the number of guns owned might or might not indicate a problem. If you have surplus resources and like to collect guns, no worries. If you are sacrificing important relationships and obligations to acquire more guns, you likely have an issue.

My wife and I just read "Scarcity Brain" by Michael Easter. Subtitle is "Fix Your Craving Mindset & Rewrite Your Habits to Thrive with Enough." It's motivating me to get serious about downsizing. I like the distinction he makes between "stuff" and "gear." The latter are possessions with purpose; the former are encumbrances.

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