I'm curious as to how much money people spend on the shooting arts. I was just thinking about how much I spent on the purchase of guns, holsters, ammo, range fees, and the fact that I just put a deposit on another pistol, I think I spend about $1500 - $2000 per year (more during other years depending on the number of guns I bought). I'm also thinking about adding stuff to other guns (ie. different sights, grips, magwells, etc.). I'm curious, how much do other THR members spend in a typical year? (and does your significant other mind?)
How much did you spend on "The Hobby" last year?
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Peetmoss
Member
I have spent a little over 4 grand in the past 12 mounths. And I am single so no one cares except my wallet.
critter
Member
I am too scared to add it up! However, I do know that it is LESS than I would have had to spend on a 'shrink' otherwise! So, see, it is a BARGIN!!!!
Penforhire
Member
Set up a bracket poll so I can say anonymously, and not be shocked by having to spell it out.
Dorrin79
Member
hmm
doing math now
ACK!!!!
about 2 grand by my calculation.
I would expect to spend about the same over the course of the next year
If my company is monitoring this usage, I could really use that raise about now!
doing math now
ACK!!!!
about 2 grand by my calculation.
I would expect to spend about the same over the course of the next year
If my company is monitoring this usage, I could really use that raise about now!
Captain Scarlet
Member
I SOLD more and bought less gun stuff
I sold more and spent less, I only bought about $100.00 worth of
ammo last year, this year I havent been buying much gun stuff.
I sold more and spent less, I only bought about $100.00 worth of
ammo last year, this year I havent been buying much gun stuff.
Stevie-Ray
Member
Between guns, ammo, holsters, and range time, about 3K.
michiganfan
Member
And I thought i was the only guy who spent thousands of dollars a year and not telling his wife. Thats the great thing about seperate bank accounts.
Standing Wolf
Member in memoriam
I don't keep a running tally, but I'd guess I spend at least $3,000 a year on shooting. That includes contributions to the N.R.A. and G.O.A.
Carlos
Member
Jeez, at this rate, thinking about it, it might be over even that.
And, I'm just getting started. LOL
And, I'm just getting started. LOL
I'll just round it out to $2000 + gas. That doesn't include contributions. On my income that is definitely more than I should have spent. But I can justify it by considering that I don't smoke, drink, or do drugs, so I spend a heck of a lot less than if I did any of those things.
cool45auto
Member
$2000 is about right.
Tamara
Senior Member
If I added it up, I'd probably hang myself, so I won't.
"A whole frickin' lot" would be pretty accurate, if somewhat of an understatement.
"A whole frickin' lot" would be pretty accurate, if somewhat of an understatement.
Justin
Moderator Emeritus
Not nearly enough.
DragonRider
Member
Lets see. See I basically started from scratch. Has to be close to 10k. 2 AR's with optics, 1 Browning Citori, 8 Pistols, ammo, cleaning supplies, carry permit, new clothes for former.
Being single, priceless
This year so far, 9mm AR and a Kahr. DEFINATELY ALOT LESS!!
John
Being single, priceless
This year so far, 9mm AR and a Kahr. DEFINATELY ALOT LESS!!
John
Dan Morris
Member
Who's counting....it would scare me if I did!LOL
Dan
Dan
braindead0
Member
Hmm, are we talking just consumables or assets as well? I have the exact numbers (down to the penny pretty much), but I need a better definition of what to include as I have seperate accounts for assets, shooting supplies, reloading equipment and the like ;-).
Would one include match fees too?
Okay, I'm gonna guess between my wife and I, probably $5K.. And I don't have to hide it cause she's into it as much as I am ;-)
Would one include match fees too?
Okay, I'm gonna guess between my wife and I, probably $5K.. And I don't have to hide it cause she's into it as much as I am ;-)
$3800ish.
I only make $~15k each year and currently am in college.
I definitely should not have added that all up...
In my defense, that includes all gun related stuff such as hats, shirts, etc and about half the tooling in my shop as its used for WECSOG'ing (included was the price of digital readouts for my milling machine, talk about $$$). My parents also pay half my tuition, and the money I didnt spend (just barely) paid for my half and all my books and stuff.
Guns acquired over that period include a Sistema, CZ52, beater AK, FAL (including all the tools to assemble it, which cost about half as much as the rifle itself), two SKSs and all the ammo and accessories that go with the above (along with tooling and parts to customize another 1911). Another lame excuse is that I got my C&R during that time period. I'm not in debt, as I budget each paycheck accordingly and save the cash I need for each tuition bill, but I never sat down and added it all up.
I'm gonna show up at work early today.
Kharn
I only make $~15k each year and currently am in college.
I definitely should not have added that all up...
In my defense, that includes all gun related stuff such as hats, shirts, etc and about half the tooling in my shop as its used for WECSOG'ing (included was the price of digital readouts for my milling machine, talk about $$$). My parents also pay half my tuition, and the money I didnt spend (just barely) paid for my half and all my books and stuff.
Guns acquired over that period include a Sistema, CZ52, beater AK, FAL (including all the tools to assemble it, which cost about half as much as the rifle itself), two SKSs and all the ammo and accessories that go with the above (along with tooling and parts to customize another 1911). Another lame excuse is that I got my C&R during that time period. I'm not in debt, as I budget each paycheck accordingly and save the cash I need for each tuition bill, but I never sat down and added it all up.
I'm gonna show up at work early today.
Kharn
JohnBT
Member
I don't really want to know the total.
My largest purchase this year - $1936 for a safe.
John
My largest purchase this year - $1936 for a safe.
John
USMCsilver
Member
I figure I shucked out about $5k. But, well, they were all good deals -- too good to pass up, in fact.
Of course, that is what the wife hears.
Of course, that is what the wife hears.
Sheslinger
Member
Way, way, way too much.
That's why we are not buying any more guns until Dec 2004.
Now we just have to accessorize...
Those credit card people really love us. We did manage to charge interest-free for 9 months now, though, but it's all about to end.
Sheslinger
That's why we are not buying any more guns until Dec 2004.
Now we just have to accessorize...
Those credit card people really love us. We did manage to charge interest-free for 9 months now, though, but it's all about to end.
Sheslinger
gwalchmai
Member
I ain't about to start adding that kind of stuff up! 
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