Reasons for buying guns— do you have any unique reasons?

[Fishkiller]

Cuz I can

 

[Mohawk600]

guns are also a fair investment. I don't use them as such, but, the very few times I have sold one....I have not lost money.

 

[BigRed]

Guns are excellent tools for stopping tyrants, home invaders, and similar piece of **** mother ******* all of which are spawned in Hell.

I like using them for hunting and sport too, but those are secondary.

 

[TexMex247]

I got started with a collection of 9 bb guns by the time I was 9 years old. Always enjoyed some basic marksmanship. Got my first 22 at 11 and 12 gauge when I was 12 for birds and clays. First handgun was a janky rohm rg22 my mom had. I've enjoyed mechanical things from a young age, explains my career choice as an automotive tech now.

Since I spent a fair amount of my youth roaming around a friend's 800 acre ranch I've always loved the outdoors but just as much have the sense to protect myself. I still remember camping in the woods out there miles away from civilization with no cell phones and nothing but 22s and shotguns. Parents were ok with it too. Lol.

Now a days I'm just another well armed citizen ready to answer the call if our country or state is ever under threat. Ready to arm my community if I need to and churn out the reloaded ammo if the long term supply is threatened. As a reloader I'm always chasing smaller groups and still enjoy some high volume rimfire plinking. My gun purchases now are a bit more refined, holding out for the nicer stuff.

A majority of my collection now are functional defense guns, pistols, ARs and shotguns but I do have a hoard of 22s that always put a smile on my face. I'm finally gravitating towards some suppressed stuff so I imagine my next purchases will be targeted towards those applications. My 280 is still putting meat in the freezer year after year and I'm definitely an "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" type.

 

[easy rider]

While I had hunted and had a shotgun when I was young, my first handgun I bought, S&W model 59, was for protection. I enjoy plinking and certainly I have bought guns to stretch my abilities in that endeavor, but protection is still my main concern. Most everywhere I go at home and about, I have a firearm nearby.

 

[Dred]

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So, tell us; Kappa Sig or Sigma Chi ?

Kappa Alpha Psi

ETA, but Derby Days with Sigma Chi were a good time.

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[leVieux]

While I had hunted and had a shotgun when I was young, my first handgun I bought, S&W model 59, was for protection. I enjoy plinking and certainly I have bought guns to stretch my abilities in that endeavor, but protection is still my main concern. Most everywhere I go at home and about, I have a firearm nearby.

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Breakdown of society & its moral mores !

Sadly, we today resemble your remarks.

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[Iowashooter]

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Does the OP mean other than my 4 kids & 10 grandkids ?

For one reason or another, my guns keep going out the door, borrowed ‘’permanently”.

I can’t fault them, b/c I well recall doing the very same with my own grand-dads’ guns.

By grace of GOD, I have a lot more guns than they did, and more grandkids, too.

leVieux

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Those (grandkids) are great reasons!

 

[Eastexasrick]

Unique reasons. What maybe unique to me maybe pedestrian to others. As such, Jimbo has it.

Nothing unique, just like having and shooting my guns.

 

[Lead Belly]

I enjoy the mechanical aspect of firearms. I learn about the construction and manufacturing process from each different one I handle. The mechanisms are fascinating- I went down the Browning rabbit hole and still marvel at his mind. I like machines and enjoy trying to improve on some- bit of filing here, smoothing there.

Then there is the Historical component- guns make history come alive. Go out and shoot some black powder to appreciate where we are today. Carry around a wwII rifle for a bit. Each scuff and gouge in the stock tells a story.

 

[Iowashooter]

I enjoy the mechanical aspect of firearms. I learn about the construction and manufacturing process from each different one I handle. The mechanisms are fascinating- I went down the Browning rabbit hole and still marvel at his mind. I like machines and enjoy trying to improve on some- bit of filing here, smoothing there.

Then there is the Historical component- guns make history come alive. Go out and shoot some black powder to appreciate where we are today. Carry around a wwII rifle for a bit. Each scuff and gouge in the stock tells a story.

I‘ve owned several double revolvers that shoot rimless calibers (like 9mm) without moon clips and am intrigued by the way S&W, Charter Arms, etc. came up with different ways to retain the cartridges and permit extraction (S&W leaf springs vs CA detents)

 

[Polkwright]

I see it as a healthier addiction then drugs, booze & hookers.

Not like any of these are mutually exclusive....just sayin'...

 

[V-Tach]

Guns are icky...........

 

[easy rider]

Guns are icky...........

And they keep falling off of boats.

 

[Vaquero]

Commies

 

[paknheat]

Guns are icky...........

Well the ones I’ve been working on lately certainly fit that description.


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[vmax]

I read the thread title..then OPs post and realized that his question was purely rhetorical.

 

[PinnedandRecessed]

Anyone else here like breathing? I don't remember when I got into breathing but for some reason I just enjoy doing it. I especially like that oxygen flavor.

When did ya'll start breathing and why? Any particular reasons why you like breathing so much?

 

[seeker_two]

Anyone else here like breathing? I don't remember when I got into breathing but for some reason I just enjoy doing it. I especially like that oxygen flavor.

When did ya'll start breathing and why? Any particular reasons why you like breathing so much?

I had to give that habit up due to allergy season.....

 

[vmax]

Anyone else here like breathing? I don't remember when I got into breathing but for some reason I just enjoy doing it. I especially like that oxygen flavor.

When did ya'll start breathing and why? Any particular reasons why you like breathing so much?

Damn..I'm embarrassed I didn't think of that myself.
Good show!