[RONSTAR]

Well my family isnt the most pro gun family out there as stated in the thread I started "Anti Gun families". So on that note I have decided to arm them all whether they like them or not. I want to purchase four Glock model 27's for the women and four Glock model 23's for the men. So in total I want to buy eight handguns. Was curious if there was anywhere that gives discounts on firearms when bought in small quantities.

Thanks,
Ron

[Thernlund]

So on that note I have decided to arm them all whether they like them or not.

That's not the best plan I ever heard. But anyway...

Was curious if there was anywhere that gives discounts on firearms when bought in small quantities.

You might check with the local gun shops and a few Internet sellers, but I think it's pretty unlikely. The margins on small arms are already razor thin. There isn't much more one could be discounted (unless you're buying 1000's direct from the manufacturer).


-T.

[RONSTAR]

That's not the best plan I ever heard. But anyway...
Why is that perhaps I could trick them into accepting firearms by free guns and ammo.

[The Wiry Irishman]

Sportsman's Warehouse cut the Purdue Rifle/Pistol club a deal when we ordered 6 Ruger Mark IIIs from them.

[psyopspec]

Whether you convince them to like guns or not based on your plan is secondary to the fact that you can't "trick" someone into safely handling firearms. That requires want and enjoyment for learning or the strict oversight of a vigilant parent.

Anyway, if you're going to do it, you're going to do it. If you happen to be military or LEO, Glock occasionally runs specials that you can print off their web site and take into a participating retailer.

[retgarr]

I'm not sure I follow the logic of giving guns to people who don't want them...

[RONSTAR]

Whether you convince them to like guns or not based on your plan is secondary to the fact that you can't "trick" someone into safely handling firearms.
I would teach them how to approriatley handle them. That way contrary to there beliefs hopefully they would learn there not so dangerous after all. Perhaps I am way off though. If thats the case I will be waisting money but either way Ill enjoy it cause if they dont accept them all the more guns for me.

[Maelstrom]

I'm not sure I follow the logic of giving guns to people who don't want them...

I understand the logic completely and, as it stands, I don't want a Glock. PM me for my address to send me my Glock.

[kingpin008]

I'm not sure I follow the logic of giving guns to people who don't want them...

+1. Trickery should be left to the opposition, it suits them much better. If you're family are not into guns, then try to educate and instruct them. If they still resist, leave it at that and move on. Forcing or otherwise coercing someone to participate in an activity or lifestyle that they either don't enjoy or outright object to is the mark of an inconsiderate and uncaring person.

perhaps I could trick them into accepting firearms by free guns and ammo.

Interesting logic. My fiancee is Vegan, and I'm not. Should I attempt to "trick her" into becoming an Omnivore by presenting her with free steaks and chicken wings?

If someone isn't interested, they're not interested. Bribing them to try to get them to change their mind is actually pretty insulting, IMHO.

[The Bushmaster]

They'll just turn around and sell them anyway. Or worse...Give them to the police...

[springmom]

Besides, even if it works, what if they hate Glocks? Your family may all be 1911 fans in waiting. :neener:

Seriously, this is really a bad idea, and may cause a WHOLE lot of upset. I'd love to get my daughter into shooting too, but I'd NEVER just buy her one. The whole family dynamic thing then comes into play. This idea is Exhibit A of "how to make a tense situation worse." Don't go there.

Springmom

[tigre]

I'd think they'd feel like you were trying to force your opinions on them and it will probably backfire. You can take them to the range and teach them about guns without making them feel like you're completely disregarding their feelings on the subject.

[Exmasonite]

get a bunch of the european Sig P6/P225 at AIMsurplus.com

going for ~ $270/each last i checked.

[nplant]

To answer your question: Maybe. Depends on the retailer, and how much they feel that a slightly better deal for you today will mean your continued patronage down the road.

As to the purpose: Fine, but why don't YOU store them, until such time as you can convince people that they WANT to own them? Worst case scenario, if somebody needs one, you'll have one to lend or give away, and not miss it. But if you give it to them, and they don't want it, they could just as easily sell the thing to spite you. I'd keep it until I was reasonably assured they want it.

[Quack]

where's mine ;)

[lawboy]

Rule #1 -- People need to select their own guns! Selecting guns for others is RARELY a successful endeavor.
Try to get them to go shooting with your guns. If that works, then, buy each one a gift certificate to a local gun shop and accompany them their to make THEIR selection and purchase. Your heart is in the right place and I wish you luck in winning them over. :)

[RONSTAR]

Rule #1 -- People need to select their own guns! Selecting guns for others is RARELY a successful endeavor.
Try to get them to go shooting with your guns. If that works, then, buy each one a gift certificate to a local gun shop and accompany them their to make THEIR selection and purchase. Your heart is in the right place and I wish you luck in winning them over.
Great point. Didnt think about it that way. I have plenty of guns for them to shoot so I will try that route. I really like the Idea for a gift card to. Perhaps if they enjoy Ill throw in some range memberships for them. I have looked around a few places but they said the only kinda deals they could give me was shipping. Big whoop. Well thanks for all the replies it quite possibly could have saved my ass from some strange family moments. Im just a very opinionated individual that has been known to push my beliefs upon others so perhaps this just saved me from doing so again.

[eng23ine]

Anyway, if you're going to do it, you're going to do it. If you happen to be military or LEO, Glock occasionally runs specials that you can print off their web site and take into a participating retailer.

CORRECTION: Anyone who can prove that they work for homeland security(Police, Military, Fire, Medic) can get a VERY good price on a new Glock, but it has to be purchased from an authorized Glock LE supplier.
Last time I checked, a G19 with 3 mags was just under $400

[baryon]

Giving firearms and that too Glocks to someone who doesn't want to own seems like a very very bad idea. If you still feel that you want them to be armed, a DA/SA pistol would be better.

I hope you know about the hundreds of AD/ND that happen every year and also how easy it is to have a AD with a Glock.

[orionengnr]

I hope you know about the hundreds of AD/ND that happen every year and also how easy it is to have a AD with a Glock.

Never heard of an AD with a Glock. Lots of NDs though...even saw one on YouTube :)

[ron7786]

Someone above said it could create a tense situation. Now you have a tense situation with armed people.

[RONSTAR]

I hope you know about the hundreds of AD/ND that happen every year and also how easy it is to have a AD with a Glock.
Fortunatley for me I come from a family of genetically bliss folks. Not to much stupidity here so that isnt much of a concern. ND's are far to easy to avoid for folks who arent mentally chalenged. I am having trouble finding places that will give me a good deal. being prior military wont help to well with getting a discount from Glock so I might just have to fork the cash up.

[Majic]

Owning a firearm is a decision that a person has to make on their own. You don't force something as personal as that on someone. There is truth in the old saying you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink. What are you going to do if they refuse to go to the range? How are you going to make someone learn something. That is a concept school teachers have always dealt with and rarely succeed at it.

[yeti]

My Dad did something like that, well, at least that was what he told my Mother every time he bought a new gun. And he never intended to actually give them to us while he was alive. I thought it was a great idea, especially since all my siblings moved to Mass. and NJ.:neener: Now I'm holding on to them until they come to their senses and move back home...then again possession is 9/10 of the law.:evil:

[Rmart30]

I agree with # 23.... Untill they get in the right mindset giving them anything probably wont end with positive results.
My ex came from a non gun family.... they werent anti 2nd, they just werent around guns and she was scared to death of them.
took me about 4 years before I finally got her to go out shooting with me. I took the 22's and we shot paper targets for a while and that thrilled her about as much as the day after Xmas mall sales excite me.:rolleyes:
Ended up digging up some glass bottles and once she started shooting them she liked it and ran me out of ammo....
Starting the men out on something like that might be a better 1st step than hey heres a gun i got for ya.

[Aka Zero]

You know how I got my wife to LIKE guns..... I MADE her shoot one. She didn't want to, I let her shoot a 22 rifle. Told her what grouping and such was. Let her shoot my 30-30 after that. She started liking shooting when I got my CZ, she liked shooting it. We basically split ammo 50/50 now. Started buying 22's because even 9mm gets expensive in the 100's of rounds per month.

But how she started liking it was the competitive part. trying to get better at it. Shooting little boxes drawn on paper plates. Cans, bottles, anything that jumps when you shoot it. Started with basics, point it away from everything but the target, finger off the trigger. She is good with a gun now, know the basics of how they work even. Starting to even think some of them look nice.... And wanting to buy more....

So maybe don't buy everyone glocks. Maybe let them pick out there gun. After you let them shoot some. Let them shoot some reactive targets, water bottles and stuff. The fun stuff. until they like it. Then you can be like, "I'll get you a gun if you want one." let them pick from some choices.... every one like shopping for free stuff. And some people might be happy with a cheaper gun.

Handing someone that doesn't like guns, a scary gun, is not a good plan. Having someone pick out there own gun, that they don't think is scary, just might be the ticket to getting someone to actually think it's "their gun" not "a gun"