How many guns before my wife says "Enough"?

[Pitdog02]

Have the nerve to find out!

 

[jmp1973]

I made it to 3 after I figured it was safer to just not tell her anymore.

 

[arjay]

After 4-5 I learned to keep my yap shut.

 

[Smitty357]

My ole lady always says "You cant have another one until you sell one". Now the problem is, it's hard to find another man who wants to purchase a high maintenance ole lady like mine, LMAO.

 

[Cherrytown]

I just dont tell her, It goes in to the safe when she is not home. and if I take out she dont know the diffrence what I took out.

What they dont know wont hurt them..lol

 

[trauma1]

35+safe so far.

 

[trauma1]

dollar value = justification! when I told her what the guns were worth, she was all in for the safe. Buy investments.

 

[hkcavalier]

My hobby used to be building computers and playing games. Both are extremely poor financial and skill investments.

My wife realizes that, while there is an element of fun in it, guns and ammo are good investments. Shooting skill is a very good survival investment.

I have a personality where I always need to be learning and tinkering with something. She knows after almost 9 years of marriage that some of my projects won't work out as expected, or might cost a bit more than I originally thought. But it's always better than sitting on the couch watching TV. Yes I have Bubba'd a couple guns but for the most part they come out great.

 

[Cherrytown]

Invest in guns its better then stock market...

 

[kendak]

Explain situational needs for each firearm, study the ballistic and size/capacity arguments to justify the "need" for the new gun, and explain that the entire purchase, along with all previous purchases are simply to ensure her safety and that of the entire family. As far as I see it, you are, at bare minimum, a couple guns short. Every home needs a pump shotgun for good measure....explain patterning and the affects of adrenaline of the human body in high stress situations (Collection count up one 12ga.). Then show her videos of the ballistic safety regarding home defense situations and the .223 cartridge (Current collection grows by an AR-15). Explain the need for both kids and the wife to accompany you to the range for introduction/practice/training (and to win them over and get them comfortable with the idea of MANY guns in the household) which will lead into them picking out firearms for themselves (collection up three more guns by default). Before you know it, they are asking you if it is okay to buy this gun or that accessory. Plinker, I was previously in the same situation as you, and I'm telling you that you start by explaining the "need" for the firearm and exposing the members of the household to them in a safe manner. It all works out in the end. I am at the training/practice phase. My wife has accepted my passion for firearms, but she hasn't bought one for herself at this point. She is, however, frighteningly proficient with all of the guns I own. I'm okay with her accepting the need for the next firearm and being able to protect herself in our home. She's comfortable understanding that I am well trained and regularly practiced, I don't wear a tinfoil hat and that my owning my firearms makes her and our family safer. I'm comfortable with all of that. Good luck!!

& wifes responce BS !!

 

[Denversteve]

For harmony in the home - that's a question you should ask her. Even before I retired from police work I never owned more than three pistols. Some people want more than others. You should check your needs/wants from inside the home not from a bunch of internet cohorts, if peace and harmony is what you seek.

 

[handlebar]

When she finds out how many you really have, that's a possible time.

 

[salvatore253]

DenverSteven is like Yoda. Very logical, very balanced advice...

But really, this can get out of hand fast... I already had a few pistols when I became interested in some of the S&W pieces. Since February I've picked up a Bodyguard, M&P 22, and I just connected on a brand new 40c off gunbroker. I can't wait until it's delivered this week. I've been reading the thread about the 'allure of the Shield'. In my search for a 40c I've come across a few 40s that I could have gotten, but I just think the compact will be a more versatile choice for me...but I'm still thinking about it... I don't think I need it, but I kind of want it...

Hard question, man...

 

[Road Rat]

If the bills are getting paid on time and there is food in the kitchen and the wife has a car to use.........send her out for more ammo while you go gun shopping!!!!!!!!!!!!

Every family situation is different. My wife encourages buying more guns............she even went out a couple of years ago and got another gun safe so I wouldn't leave the extras laying about the house!! Gotta luv her.........

If you can afford them no one else gets a vote.

Enjoy the hunt.

 

[chud333]

Wife does'nt care what i buy and i don't care what she buys.
As long as there is enough money in the account and bills
are getting paid. BTW she likes to shoot too....

Chuck

 

[danysw]

The other day I was cleaning half of my handgun collection and my wife asked: That's all your guns? My instant answer was: Yes my love!!! She said: Wow, you have a lot

 

[avigar]

We have a "Don't ask, Don't tell" policy at home. I don't ask her if that's a new piece of gold/diamond jewelry or Coach bag she has, and I don't tell her "Honey, look what I just bought!". She has her "hobbies" and I have mine. As long as bills, groceries, and savings are taken care of first, then life is good.

 

[Robotech]

My wife doesn't care much about shooting, as she prefers sharp pointy and edged weapons... ( I guess that as a member of Clan Kennedy, she comes by that naturally.) But, it was SHE who recently suggested that I apply for membership at the local sportsman's club when they announced that they had openings again, so I'd have not only a more convenient place to shoot, but another social outlet.

Of course, she wants to use the archery facilities...

The only gun I have that I haven't shown her is one of those "nasty black assault rifles" (As she calls them...), though I did tell her I was wanting to get back into competitive shooting again, and some of the "Three Gun" matches looked very interesting...

 

[MarkDozier]

I made the mistake of telling my wife I want a new gun for my birthday in May, her instant reply was "NO'. I sure am going to miss her.

 

[Plinker99]

I think she's ok with it for now. She gave me a CCW class gift certificate for Christmas and was trying to find a holster for my FS .40 for my birthday. Told her mom and sisters to give me gift cards to my local gun shop for my birthday.

She's always ready to go to the range with me. She saw a Ruger LCP with a laser at a gun show and said "OOOH!, I like this one". I guess something for HER should be next. Although, I did wash and wax her car this weekend. Maybe that's enough...