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have a big problem getting gun purchases approved by your wives?

My Dearly Beloved doesn't even ask me. He just brings in new guns, usu rifles, and sometimes I notice and sometimes I don't.

Of course money isn't an issue, usually. And as long as the bills are paid and we have some disposable income I don't have a problem with it. He makes more $ than I do, and he deserves to spend it as he sees fit. [as long as its not on wild women other than me, lol]

I know a lot of the comments here about wives being angry or begrudging gun purchases are tongue-in-cheek, but I hear some others that sound more serious.

Anyhoos, I was just wondering.

Holly
 
being divorced...

...I'll throw in my expert opinion. :D

I believe finances are at the top of marriage problems if not in fact #1. I feel this is usually indicative of relationship problems moreso than the items the monies are spent on, in this case firearms.

When I was married She and I had our own accts, we also had a joint acct. for house, utilities, taxes, ins....etc. We had no problem if the other brought home a new firearm ,clothes, jlry or decorations for the new home.

ACTUALLY worked in favor of each other. She'd really want something for the new house, maybe she really wanted a new pc of jlry, anything personal, I either surprised her with it, or contributed funds to allow her to get it. She in turn surprised me, maybe she knew I wanted a certain firearm and had it on lay-a-way, she contributed to the lay-a way, paid it off, and all I had to do was pick it up. She has even just surprised me with it outright. Instead of 1# of powder, she'd put the 3# or 8# on the counter and just said "hush, get it and don't worry about it".

Granted we didn't want for much, she really didn't want much for herself, so I was really attentive when she did. Now she had a son...the joke was the kid cut into our play money... Firearms pale in comparison to Band/ Band trips and Drums...then came car ins...:uhoh: :D

I drew short straw on teaching the stepson how to drive...I'd rather look at paint swatches, furniture , take the Missus shopping...anything...just don't make me teach him...please! :p The boy could play drums, didn't know a steering wheel from a radio antenna. :uhoh:
 
Of course money isn't an issue, usually. And as long as the bills are paid and we have some disposable income I don't have a problem with it. He makes more $ than I do, and he deserves to spend it as he sees fit. [as long as its not on wild women other than me, lol]
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You're a good woman, Holly - and you sound a lot like my wife. She's not really a "gun person" but knows that I enjoy them and so she supports my "hobby." So long as there's food on the table, a roof over our heads, and the bills are paid (my first priority as well) she's perfectly happy to let me indulge myself :D

Your husband's a lucky guy!
 
Sometimes I have to back door the weapon to the gunsafe. After that Im pretty safe.

She did raise an eyebrow when I brought in the GPS though. That was only $200 bucks. :confused:
 
Mine used to throw a fit about me buying more guns. Told me I had just two hands, and could hold that many. Told her that was why God created holsters, slings. Now I have too many for the safe, but she doesn't throw a fit anymore!:D
 
The wife actually looked at me the other day and said, "You know what we need?" I had just been flipping through the channels and had stopped abit longer than I should have on a Victoria's Secret commercial, so I figured the answer was marrage counciling. But no, she has decided we need "one of those M16 looking rifles". And she didn't stop there, she thinks we need a red dot sight on it, or maybe a laser, but definately a good light. She told me to figure up how much everything she wanted on it would cost so she could work it into the budget. You just gotta love that woman.
 
I discuss all firearms purchases with my wife. Trust is a beautiful thing...

We tend to agree on most things of this nature. I know when we can and when we can't.
 
Okay, my wife is a lot like Holly, and Mdshooter's response could have been my own...

...but, please. Okiecruffler's response must be like those Penthouse letters I used to read as a teenager; maybe true, but not happening on my planet! :D

If the story is true, his wife, she's Morgan Fairchild by the way, is a gem. Lock her up and have Sasquatch and the Loch Ness Monster guard the key!
 
I just take her along. I always get something I want, but she does have veto approval, not on price, but on usability. If she doesn't like it, or can't shoot it, then I can't have it.

However, I do not have veto power. I can only "advise and consent."

Fair trade:D
 
The PITA formerly known as the wife used to give me a ration of crap every time I even mentioned a new gun. The only exception was when I reenlisted and got a bonus. After the bills and any household expenses were paid, we each took $1,000 for ourselves. She actually let me buy a couple guns without griping. Heck, she complained when I spent $50 to buy a Lorcin .22, for a cheap plinking gun.

Now, my fiance on the other hand, is a totally different story. She's got the right attitude. As long as the bills get paid, if I want to spend some money on guns, ammo, reloading supplies, etc., then so be it. Ya gotta love the woman. In fact, my Christmas present last year turned out to be a SAR-1. Heck, she even goes to the gunshows with me when she has the time.

Frank
 
"...but, please. Okiecruffler's response must be like those Penthouse letters I used to read as a teenager; maybe true, but not happening on my planet!"

When I asked her what she wanted for christmas, she said a tennis bracelet, and a 357 snubby with laser grips. All I can say gentlemen is marry well and remember you are unworthy.:neener:
 
I collect guns and my wife collects cats. I open my mouth about the cats and she points at the gun safe.....my mouth shuts.
 
I just point out that the BBT driver (Dave, we've become quite familiar since the C&R :D ) is dropping things off in sets of three & point out the gang of three roaring around the house and mumble something about inheritance... ;) .

(actually any long gun that comes into the house she either ignores or does one of these :rolleyes: . If a pistol shows up and is smaller than a 6" 686 I usually hear "Oooh pretty" and never get to see it again :eek: :D ).

Greg
 
....marriage is full of compromises, I don't meddle concerning Avon, Tupperware, or other nick-naks....and she pretty much feels the same way concerning firearms. Money is not an issue.

....easiest way to buy guns was to tell her they were for our boys to hunt with....what Mother would want to deprive her children of quality time with their Dad?....of course now that the kids are grown and gone, I'll have to extend that same point to the grandkids...:p
 
I just let Mrs. DeputyVaughn read this thread and she is, of course, interested in my reply. She is definitely the fly in the ointment when it comes to my gun purchases. I walked out of a gun show with an M-1 Carbine slung over my shoulder once and she didn't speak tome for 3 days. She knew I was looking for one when I went in but I was suppose to discuss it with her before finalizing the deal. She didn't show up by 1645 and I made the decision without her. Lesson learned: Don't by without discussion first.

Yesterday, I was at the gunshow in Huntsville. I found a Cetme .308 Sporter that really had my attention. I negociated a deal that would have cost me my Compact Witness 45acp and some cash. (I love that Witness too) I was on the verge of doing it, or at least giving it a lot of thought, when my cell phone rang. (Reminder to self: Turn off cell phone in gunshow.) It was my better half. She must have sensed what I was thinking. When I told her about the deal she didn't like it. Trading the Witness was OK but the cash....... Anyway, needless to say I still have my Witness. I will also be able to get the kids something for Christmas without straining the budget as much.

Real point here is.......my wife is much more frugal than I. I'm the one more likely to impulse buy. I need her to temper my judgment. Although the Cetme was a good deal it would have definitely strained the budget to get it. On my salary even a small miscalculation can be major problem. I also must point out that this is the same woman that approved the purchase of a Bushmaster AR-15 in July and didn't fuss when I bought my issued Sig 226 last month when the department bought us new guns. She figures 2 guns in one year is enough. She's a very wise lady....... just no fun at a gun show.

I guess this is what a working marriage is really all about. A little give and take and a lot of understanding of the others point of view. I certainly respect and rely on Wanda's in many of my decisions (she'll be reading this so I'd better say that). She often can see something I can't or has a different take on it. It sure takes the fun out of gunshows though.

Scott
 
Like someone else here said, my wife is a lot more frugal than I am. We work together on my purchases, I have a copy of my "list" on my safe and as long as it is on the list, and we can squeeze it in financially, she is ok with it.

I am more of an imulse buyer, but I have gotten a lot better since I first got into guns. I used to trade constantly and it is because of that that I have to be more careful now...:banghead:

The good thing is that if I come to her and say I absolutely must have -this- gun for whatever reason, she is usually accomodating as long as it is not prohibitively expensive ($600+).

Mino
 
WIfe has money she can spend with no questions asked.
I have money I can spend with no questions asked.

Guns come out of this fund.

If I dip into another fund (or she does..) questions get asked.

"well honey...I just figured we'd be safer with another 870 instead of 5 smoke detectors; the dog will wake us up if he smells smoke.....":D :p :neener:
 
I had two wives, as long as finances were not strained they did not complain. Security of them bothered the first one a lot, because we were raising three kids, and she was and still is antigun. I KNOW I have to vote in every election just to cancel out her vote.

I am single and have been for many years now, and one of the first things I share with a new woman is shooting. If she likes it or is neutral to it, it is a good foundation to start from. I have only stopped dating two because of their anti-gun opinions. I am too old to change my ways, and any woman old enough for me probably is too.
 
I quit buying guns years ago. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
My wife did suprise me the other day when she suggested that I buy a REAL gun safe....so now the search is on before she recants.
 
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