How Do You Justify, In Your Mind, Large Gun Collections?

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Maybe nine or ten is not large.

Frankly, too many people have ruined/made permanent alterations to milsurps (Enfields etc), and I want to protect them. Maybe part of it is selfishness.

Another reason is that there might not be many more imports, and although Canada Now allows imports of the Russian SKS, our govt. might not ever allow this.
Some British/western Euro "arms control" organizations are dead set against such exports, and even pay countries to destroy surplus rifles (and ammo), even bolt-action types from WW2.

The third reason is that the CMP's Garands, even though many were built in the 50s, are our American heritage.
 
Some British/western Euro "arms control" organizations are dead set against such exports, and even pay countries to destroy surplus rifles (and ammo), even bolt-action types from WW2.
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that makes me want to cry
as for guns i only have 2 that are truly mine but Im sure I need at lest 15 more before i could even think of being satisfied and the list grows sometimes daily, many are milsurp and the cheaper the better those guns are at the lest good parts

destroy a gun on purpose that just crazy, Send um my way, its the mechanical aspect of it for me, some guys like cars some guys collect snowmobiles or bikes, but me i like guns

i almost enjoy going over a new (to me) gun and finding each models secrets as i do shooting it, and if i find one that fascinates me fills a niche or works flawlessly i just gotta have it
some sadly i will never get for monetary or legal reason/loop holes really a $200 tax stamp that's a gun a year! and i for one believe you can never have to many:evil:
 
Looks like this thread has been around for a while.

For everything I collect or do, I need to have a specific reason/purpose to own something and always look for maximum value. I personally would never be able to justify a huge collection of anything that I wasn't.
 
I like them. Thats my justification. I have a large amount of knives, because I like them. I probably only use 3 regularly. I had, at one point, a large amount of paintball markers. I only used 1 or 2 in tournaments regularly. If something brings you enjoyment, and you can afford and store said items, and it's a legal hobby, then why justify it?
 
How Do You Justify, In Your Mind, Large Gun Collections?

What is a large gun collection? Generally now I buy because I can. At one time that wasn't true - and I missed out on some great pieces.

And when I'm gone my heirs may have a treasure trove.

jbs/
 
Never met a firearm that I did not get along with. Women now that's a whole different matter.:banghead: Now let me get this straight---YOU HAVE TO JUSTIFY A FIREARM PURCHASE???? WOW:what: Guess that I am fortunate in that if I have the $$$$ with me then it's a done deal when I want a new toy. It helps to be older, single, and have no children.:D
 
I dont have to justify anything! If I like and can afford it, I get it! What's to justify?
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+1, the only thing I would add is as long as all of your/our other $$ needs are met and the family has what they need. GO FOR IT!!
 
I have around 120 firearms...haven't counted lately. When I actually get to the point that I believe I have a large collection, I'll answer this thread to say how I justify it.

Until then, the answer to the question of "how many do you have?" is always "not enough".
 
I haven't read through this whole thread, way too long, but yeah, what's to justify?
If you can afford it, your family isn't in rags and all that; collect to your hearts content.
I have friends with hundreds, my pockets aren't deep enough, but I get another whenever I can.
 
I decided a little while back that I wouldn't collect for collecting's sake in the name of financial stewardship. Each gun I own or plan to buy either has a purpose or is there because I want to shoot it a lot.
 
The question I'd ask: How does one justify denying anyone's ability to own their choice of goods and property, so long as they don't harm others?
 
Define "Large"

I'm single now. If I can afford the gun I don't need to worry about justification. But I'll admit I did have a problem with impulse buys for awhile.
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Almost sounds like a substance abuse answer instead of a firearms related one. :D

I justify my collection of 20+ simply because I want to own them. Whether it's for plinking, sharpshooting, fun, or simply to collect.

Each gun I own has it's purpose, and with each one it comes it's reason for me to own it.
 
I don't try to justify things like that.My wife and I take care of our business,pay our bills,and contribute to a retirement plan.The kids are grown,educated,and out on their own(not really). After the bills are paid,I may buy a gun or two if I want to_Or buy jewelry(for her),if I want to.We're not rich,but we act responsible and live within our means,and have become comfortable with our lot.If we just made more money! Lightman
 
I don't see a need to justify my collection to myself or anyone. I worked hard, I collected smartly, and built a nice collection.

Why should my collection of guns need justification any more than my collection of fishing tackle or horse paraphernalia?
 
So, how do you justify the next purchase when you know that you have enough guns to cover all of the shooting scenarios for your particular shooting lifestyle, i.e., hunting, plinking, carrying, etc.?
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The same way my wife justifies all of her shoes and purses.......:D
 
the only justification i need is that i want it, i make impulse buys all the time and i am happy with them. i have researched and had enough experience with firearms that i can tell if its junk or not so impulse buys aren't a problem. like someone above mentioned, i like to buy all original old milsurps, especially bolt actions, just so a bubba doesn't get them and fudd them up, and i almost never shoot them. i get plenty of enjoyment out of them from just looking at them and appreciating the history
 
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Almost sounds like a substance abuse answer instead of a firearms related one. :D

I justify my collection of 20+ simply because I want to own them. Whether it's for plinking, sharpshooting, fun, or simply to collect.

Each gun I own has it's purpose, and with each one it comes it's reason for me to own it.
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Sediment....I think there's a lot of truth to that substance abuse theory lol. Guns and shooting can become addictive. If not for the high price of ammo I'd shoot 4-5 days a week or more. As it is, most of my time on the range is spent firing my CCW weapons only. I miss taking my old wheel guns out for the day and just blasting away. I'd have to win the lottery.
 
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