XDNut Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I had lunch with a friend yesterday and the subject went to selling guns. He mentioned that he was going to sell all his guns except for the ones he competes with and carrys on a regular basis. He stated that he just doesn't have the time for the rest and that he feels the rest are just taking time away from his true passion of competing with his pistols. I started thinking about it last night and now I am thinking the same thing. I have a large amount of long guns that I may shoot once a year if not less and I started stock piling ammo for that I may never shoot. So the question is how many guns is too many. I could sell quite a few and just keep the ones I compete with and pay off some bills or keep them all and every time I open the safe wonder what am I doing with all of this. I know I am opening myself up here but what do you guys think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshF Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 OY... Logical Thinking regarding hobbies... You best get a hold of that before it gets out of hand... (in my best pirate voice) "That there lad be DANGEROUS thinking!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 (edited) A bird in the hand...is worth two in the bush Having had to sell guns to pay bills ...I find it is NOT a very plesant experience. Jim Edited April 23, 2009 by GentlemanJim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigpops Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Funny question. The Mrs and I started into this sport last summer and have made SEVERAL purchases since then. I even had to buy a new bigger safe. How many is too many?....I will let you know when I get there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chills1994 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Maybe if there was some sentimental value attached to the guns, then, yeah, I would keep those. Otherwise, yeah, it might be better of for you to sell some, then use the cash to pay off bills...OR OR! Better yet would be to buy some reloading equipment or components. Even moreso if you have long guns chambered in NOT so popular calibers. If you have a .375 H and H and you're never going to make it to a safari in Africa, then yeah, you're probably better off selling it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFlowers Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 No amount of guns is too many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chills1994 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 On the other hand, I do subscribe to the "one gun is NONE, two guns is one" philosphy. If one gun craps out at a match, especially a major match where there is travel involved, at least you do have a backup to go to, quickly, and less stressfully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chills1994 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 (edited) Oh, yeah, if you have any guns that are... how shall I say...hmnn.. "paperless" that might be the ones you want to keep buried somewhere. Edited April 23, 2009 by Chills1994 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hefta Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I collect samauri katanas, I never plan on using them as weapons but I will not part with them. Kind of the same concept, collecting guns, coins, stamps or even swords. If you are a collector you don't actually have to use what you collect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badassmcgraff Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I think you should get rid of all of them, in fact I think you should give them all to me, Oboma will love you for it.......J/K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sterling White Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 (edited) Can never have toooooo many guns! A friend sent this around attached to an email. Wish I had this safe. Edited April 23, 2009 by Sterling White Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn jones Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 too many guns is when there is no more room in the safe, and you haven't had time to buy another safe. lynn too many guns! that's just crazy talk! don't make me remove your man card! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigpops Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 "Man card" A friend of mine has so many that one day while showing me his inventory he surprised himself with a few that he had forgot about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lugnut Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I need back ups for my competition guns. I need back ups for guns that may be hard to get with laws in MA. I will sell guns that I don't see the need for or enjoy shooting. I try not to count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JQ- Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Can never have toooooo many guns! A friend sent this around attached to an email. Wish I had this safe. I wish I had his ammo For all who have too many send me a PM and I'll give you the place to send them...no charge for proper "disposal" if you act now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear23 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 When you buy a safe, you have to fill it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XDNut Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 Can never have toooooo many guns! A friend sent this around attached to an email. Wish I had this safe. Except for the mags already loaded, that is what my one safe looks like. The other safe, same size is stack to the rim with ammo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHolsted Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 "Man card" A friend of mine has so many that one day while showing me his inventory he surprised himself with a few that he had forgot about. LOL Thats what im talking about!!!!!!!!!!!! Sounds just about right!!! Closes I ever came to that is a few months back I found a stripped AR lower in the back if the safe I forgot was there..... It was like Christmas..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhgtyre Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 If your trailer has developed an obvious "lean" to one side..... you might have too many guns. If your local FFL dealer hugs you and kisses you on both cheeks when you walk in the shop.... you might have too many guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downlow411 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 The correct answer is Y x = number of guns you already have Y= X+1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigpops Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 If your trailer has developed an obvious "lean" to one side..... you might have too many guns.If your local FFL dealer hugs you and kisses you on both cheeks when you walk in the shop.... you might have too many guns. If your wardrobe consist of mostly firearm related companies....you might have too many guns! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h2osport Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I do not understand the question. I think it might be a comprehension problem on my part when you put the words "too many" and "Guns" in the same sentence. I will let you know when I get there, but I have a long way to go. I am thinking when the safe is 41' x 25' and you cannot get in the door, you are getting closer. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Yeah...gun safes are like garages...if you want one, make it Twice as big as you think you need. But pretty soon its still going to be too small Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XDNut Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 you guys are killing me. I guess when the dealer I buy 90% of my guns from sends me a Christmas card I should have started to wonder then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitman Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 If I hadnt lost all the firearms I own in that boating acident I would be happy to let you know when or if I ever got there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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