Why do you need so many guns?

[mc5aw]

I've been asked this question plenty of times, as I'm sure most of you have. I try not to offer a snarky answer, but it's often difficult. My standard reply usually goes along the line of, "What I do with my money is really no one's concern but my own" or "If you're looking to pass judgment on someone, join a jury" (okay, that one is a bit snarky ...)

It's easy to be a wise-acre, but that doesn't serve the purpose of being diplomatic in the face of anti-gun sentiments. What are some of your more cordial responses?

 

[blackdeuce]

I tell my wife that it's better than dumping money into my Harley.....

I need to sell that thing...

 

[Hillbilly77]

Guns are the most fun you can have with your pants on.

 

[turnerriver]

I don't need that many guns- I want that many guns & can afford them & maintain them. I usually just tell them how many holsters I have & they walk away shaking their heads.
Regards,
turnerriver

 

[gdauth]

Guns? What guns? Actually very few people know that I have any guns, I aim to keep it that way.

 

[bloo]

why do coin collectors, stamp collectors etc have so many of thing that interest them. Because each is unique. Different size, caliber, finish, maker or model. Also different uses. Can't bullseye shoot with a 12 ga and can't trap shoot with a pre 29. At least I can't. And wouldn't I look silly with my 43 Winchester M1 as a concealed carry gun!


Ted

 

[Ogandydancer]

Short answer, it's like looking for the perfect writing tool and/or improvements. Always looking for the perfect machine. perfect tool, etc.

 

[Mike McLellan]

I'm starting my own militia. Wanna join? You can be the head chaplain or something.

 

[Evil Dog]

I need something to fill up all that empty space in the safe.... guns work good for that.

 

[Damn Yankee]

I asked a Golfer ounce why he needed so many clubs in his bag?

 

[LVSteve]

..because they would just be neglected at somebody else's house.

 

[rags]

" I don't own them. The cult leader does."

 

[eugene lott]

Well , I have , well I forget how many , forgive me I'm over 60, what was the question.

 

[dereksfl]

It's not the guns, it the number of holsters to put them in that's the problem! You know you are in trouble when you have more holsters than your wife has shoes!! Who knew?

 

[therevjay]

I don't NEED them. I just want them. Alternate answer: (if I've been drinking) You think thats wierd do you? Well DO YOU?! When the mutant Commie zombies from beyond the galaxie get here you won't think it's so wierd! You'll be on my front porch whinning like a little girl and scratching at the door. Are you wearing a wire!!!!

 

[DesertFox]

why do coin collectors, stamp collectors etc have so many of thing that interest them. Because each is unique. Different size, caliber, finish, maker or model. Also different uses. Can't bullseye shoot with a 12 ga and can't trap shoot with a pre 29. At least I can't. And wouldn't I look silly with my 43 Winchester M1 as a concealed carry gun!


Ted

Guilty on all counts here. I've got coin, stamp, firearm, snowboard, guitar, backpack, camo, cases, holsters collections... Is brass by caliber a collection? I can not sell my house because it is the cheapest storage for my collections that I can find...

I avoid answering directly. Admit to nothing. Less said the better.

 

[mkk41]

Need?

Since when is anything based on NEED?

I've got a good job and don't owe nobody nothing!

I spend my money on guns , tools and my Harleys.

And like that great blues song goes,

"Well I don't NEED nothing but a whole lotta leave me alone!"

 

[Rule3]

Cause I am not into shoes.

 

[Iggy]

How are your CD's doing these days?

 

[ogilvyspecial]

I asked a Golfer once why he needed so many clubs in his bag?

I've used the above many times, to great effect, when asked why I
have so many canoes. We now only have 10, down from 14....

I have had few golfers go any further than a thoughtful,
oh yeah.?.?.? when I've asked them "the question."....

 

[Engineer1911]

I just reviewed my electronic bank statement this morning. My incredible savings account earns me 0.08 % , that is 0.0008 as a decimal, interest ANNUALLY.

According to GunBroker, my S&W metallic stock account is doing much better than my bank account or Scottrade stock account.

 

[mkk41]

How are your CD's doing these days?

My CD collection is probably with more than my CDs!

My Herter's .401 Powermag , brass and ammo are probably worth more than my Fidelity 401k!

Or at least they will be after another 4yrs of you know who!

 

[Texas Star]

Mr. Leno,why do you NEED so many cars?

And should Hollywood celebs be allowed to own fast "assault" cars that far exceed the legal speed limits? And whose image appeals to the macho sort of personality, who may try to misbehave in traffic to enhance the owner's male image? What if someone drove one of those cars into a crowd, as has happened, although the media don't dwell on those mass killings like they do gun killings.

I think the answer is that we Americans are entitled to life, liberty, and THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.

To some, happiness is more guns than "needed."

 

[rimfired]

Fine firearms (collecting/accumulating won't go there) in your posession accomplish multiple tasks.

1. INVESTMENT, much like other investments people make but moreso with multiple purpose.

2. FUN. Oh I forgot we're not supposed to have that, or are we? Insert witty remark here....

3. POSESSION. I got it in my hands not in some etherial world where people get rich by screwing-up and I lose investment $.

4. USAGE. Protection, target, hunting, competition and see #1 and #2.

5. LIQUIDITY. Easily legally sold/traded when necessary,
for a higher reason.

6. SECURITY. Nuff said, 'cept I'm preaching to the choir.

7. HERITAGE. Your family firearms you trained and were tutored on. You keep those puppys.

8. The Hymn, Him Him.... well, tell him you have all those guns because this is still a free Country and you can!

Without excuse or explanation, and if you're a Veteran, just tell them so! It's your RIGHT and you fought for it!

I don't own any guns, just meditating.

 

[CW Spook]

I've actually only been asked that question once; by a highly educated professional who happened to overhear a conversation I was having with her father. When she asked how many guns I had, I replied honestly that I didn't really know...a couple of dozen or so. She looked horrified and asked why I had so many. I said, "I'm something of a WWII historian and a collector. Each rifle represents a unique moment in history; each one has a story to tell; each one honors the men who died fighting facism and Nazism." She paused and said..."I never thought of it that way..." Score one for the good guys.

 

[mtelkhntr]

When my girlfriend at the time told me we were getting married, I told her that I was going to either waste my money on beer and cigarettes or buy guns and if she couldn't agree to it, then we weren't partnering up. 29 years later I still haven't had a beer or a cigarette and we're still married. Whoever said it was a matter of need anyway? At my stage in life it's all about want.

 

[Mr Pokeyman]

I've been asked this question plenty of times, as I'm sure most of you have. I try not to offer a snarky answer, but it's often difficult. My standard reply usually goes along the line of, "What I do with my money is really no one's concern but my own" or "If you're looking to pass judgment on someone, join a jury" (okay, that one is a bit snarky ...)



So. Why do you need so many guns? Humm

 

[kb5601]

I used to fish ALOT, Bass weekend series, BFL, stuff like that up and down the east coast... Had a guy ask me, why so many fishing rods...
I said, and this applies to the gun thing as well...
Each rod is a tool, designed and set up to do a specific task.
If I had only a handfull, I would limit myself and my abilities in the task of catching fish. while I may only use one at a time...
I have them here,for when and if a situation presents itself.
I would hate to think of the outcome, If I limited myself to only a few options... Seems to sum it up for me...
KB

 

[Badkarma 1]

Because "sheeple" worry me sometimes. Dale

 

[rburg]

Its not worth dignifying with an answer. My money, my decision. On occasion I point out we have nice cars, a roof over our head, and some savings. Enough, in other words. Its better not to divulge too much to others. None of their GD business, to be exact. And I've used stronger terms.