Happy for my brother!!

[BP Hunter]

My twin brother loves guns, he loves shooting. But his wife, the "head of the house", hates any type of firearms. He was not allwoed to own any guns. Once, before he knew how his wife felt about guns, tried to purchase a gun, but decided to hold it off since he could not find the model he wanted. He told his wife his intentions and ended up wih one of the biggest fights they have ever had. SInce, then he hasn't even brought up the topic. And since then, he has been borrowing my rifles and handguns to go shooting weekly. His wife did not disapprove of that.

About 2 weeks ago, he was joking about guns with his friend. His wife was around and suddenly told him to buy one. He thought it was a simple joke, but felt that it was too good to be true. Since it was a sensitive topic, he didn't push it fearing that she may retract. Last week, his family flew to CA. My brother brought a "Tactical Firearms" magazine to read on the flight, hoping to slowly get her to open up. He then pointed at an M4 and jokingly said, "I want that one!" She just smiled and giggled but did not oppose. My brother feeling the bite, said, "No, I really want that one!". She suprisingly said, "It's too big, you should get a pistol instead." He was ecstatic, his dream came true. He then later asked why she changed her mind. She told him that she consulted her mom and the mom said that somebody needed to protect the family if there were any break ins.

Since then, he has been window shopping crazy. He has ordered a Stag M4 flat top (his wife said it was OK) and will buy his Ruger SR9 tomorrow.

I'm also happy since he never cleans my guns after using them.

 

[9mmforMe]

How much of a trade in could he get for the wife do you think? jk!

 

[Zanad]

How much of a trade in could he get for the wife do you think? jk

at this point it would be counterproductive.....

I never knew an inlaw to be ever SO helpful in a short amount of time(not trying to bash inlaws... to me this would be on par with them giving him $100,000 with no strings attached). tell him to thank his wife and the mother of his wife.

 

[DasFriek]

Older people a little wiser than most of us give them credit for, Even inlaws we usually dislike. Especially if they think it will be used to protect their daughter and grandkids.

Plus most women never do what we men expect anyhow, So the odds must have been in your favor she sided with you rather than against.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I'll never understand some people's relationships. How can words like "was not allowed" or "his wife said it's OK" aid in a healthy relationship? :banghead:

 

[Wonder9]

Does she now realize that he'll always need just one more.

 

[content]

Hello friends and neighbors // Great turn around, sometimes the wording is everything "want a gun" to "need protection".

He might want to purchase a firearm his wife can use to "protect" the family when he is away, further moving her mindset forward.
Not the geatest for HD but even a single shot .410 is better than yelling " I called 911". It is a great starter firearm has low recoil and there are buckshot loads as well as birdshot.

Enjoy shooting his M4 and SR9

Congrats to your brother he can truly enjoy this purchase and to you for sharing your firearms.

 

[EMC45]

I was about to recommend a new wife!

 

[DasFriek]

I was about to recommend a new wife!

I have and old one i got rid of a few years back that no one seems to want, So shes available.
But she wouldn't allow guns in the house either since we had kids, She then became know to me as a "Human Shield" i married.

 

[BlindJustice]

Buy your brother a cleaning kit for B'Day or XMas.

R-

 

[heron]

Great! Next challenge: get the wife to shoot with him.

 

[phoglund]

Great news indeed. Sometimes patience is the best way to deal with conflict. If you have trust your spouse is a thinking rational person (easy target people, try to restrain yourselves!), time and patience can allow them to come around to your side of an issue (assuming you are right of course as in this case).

Paul

 

[VegasAR15]

Great news for him. Sad what it took though. Husband wants a gun, no way he can have one. Mommy says my husband can have a gun, OK.

 

[beeenbag]

Sad what it took though. Husband wants a gun, no way he can have one. Mommy says my husband can have a gun, OK.

yeah thats the truth, Its the exact opposite in my home. Mommy in law doesn't like guns and tries to "convert" my wife. Thankfully the wifey knows it would be like trying to tell the middle east to stop drilling oil.

When it is all said and done though, the wife will normally come around. Mine is starting to shoot quiet frequently now.

 

[BP Hunter]

Yes, I have to admit, I felt it was wrong not to let him have what he wanted nor at least trust him with it. I forget to mention to you that his wife's cousin commited suicide by shooting himself. Maybe that made her label all forms of firearms as "evil". BUt, YESm I am now glad that he can own his own guns.

 

[JoeMal]

Now he'll need another gun to protect the 2 he's getting...then something else to protect the 3 of 'em

 

[Hk Dan]

LOL--The immortal old saw comes to mind:

"I got a new rifle for my wife. Best trade I've ever made."

 

[pacerdude]

I am glad that he was finally able to get a couple of his own guns!