I got busted today!!!!

[dakotasin]

wasn't that long ago i had to sneak guns in the house, too... no longer. here's the secret to being able to just waltz in and out w/ guns whenever you want: just amass enough of 'em that she doesn't know any better.

in the last month i brought in another rem 700 in 7 rem mag, 2 czech mausers, a ruger 480 super redhawk, a sig p229, and tomorrow i'll be dragging in a browning buckmark... she doesn't know about any of the above guns... and, she has seen each of 'em... either she doesn't know (possible), or she doesn't care (possible).

2 months ago:
she: no more guns - you have too many.
me: whatever.
she: i'm serious.
me: ok.
she: no more guns.
me: yeah. that'll happen.
she: i'm serious.
me: i know you are.

oh well... guess i wasn't listening all that closely...

 

[SteelyDan]

seanmc42, I'm guessing you're not married... If you are married, I'm guessing you won't be in five years. A good marriage just doesn't work that way, at least in my experience. I think that honesty is almost always the best approach, but it doesn't tend to generate the entertaining stories we enjoy. On those occasions that complete honesty is no longer an option (and your spouse understands this, trust me), you're left with the stealth option if you've not yet been busted, or if you're already busted, you must make due with a mixture of creative charm and honesty. And flowers.

 

[alwims]

My marriage has lasted 23 yrs because I like sleeping with my dog once in a while. Truth be known, I don't think I've ever fooled her and she knows this. That's why my dog is so spoiled. He likes me buying guns, I keep him warm.

 

[rblack]

When you leave the house, take an empty gun case with you. Make sure she sees you leaving with the case. When you return, bring the case back in the house. This has worked very well over the years.............

 

[Mr. Mysterious]

My lady always asks me why we don't get rid of the fouton that is in the computer room. I always tell her it's nice if we have company.

Inside I am thinking "because it is a hack of a lot more comfortable for my 6'4" butt than the couch.

After tonight it will be 4 days. That is a new record.

The thing that I am laughing about is that I told her that I was buying a new one...she thought that I was joking.

 

[1911Tuner]

None of her Business

Howdy Seanmc42,

Gotta go along with Steely Dan on that one...and add that it absolutely IS her business. It's her money too...a fact that many men discover when she splits and takes half of the assets. In most states, the lady of the house automatically has joint ownership of EVERYthing that is purchased
during the marriage...whether she is aware of the aquisition or not...and
if you ain't got enough cash left to buy her out (after she gets her half)
you get to sell your guns and boats and 4-wheelers, etc to pay her.

Go ahead....ASK me how I know of such things...

Cheers!

Tuner

 

[Ivy Mike]

When I lived at home, I could never hide guns from my mother. My grandfather was a cop and taught her to be very inquisitive and observant. This made sneaking new guns in or out very difficult. She could always spot something different. Fast forward a few years and I've spent a few nights on the couch when I came home with a new laptop, then a new gun, then another new gun. The GF got irritated and said if I bought one more, she was gone. Well, I reminded her that guns are a great investment and that I had spent more on her in 1 year than I had collecting guns in 5. She is now my ex...but I still have my guns and a comfy couch.

 

[cracked butt]

When I recently bought my 1911, the wife was the deciding factor on getting a nice subdued blue finish versus a flashy stainless model. A blued pistol could quietly hide in the dark recesses behind the rifles (which my wife doesn't know about but I hide them right out in the open) in the gun cabinet without drawing much atention. Remember shiny things draw womens' attention. Now if only Springfield didn't use such as smurf colored behemoth of a pistol case, life would be even better yet- the case is harder to hide than the pistol. I currently have it buried behind a bunch of ammo cans and tins of powder in my reloading cabinet. I think I might ditch the loud case and build a nice wooded pistol box to take my toys to the range in.

 

[Preacherman]

I'm shocked - shocked, I tell you! - at the duplicity and deviousness displayed by so many members of The High Road in dealing with their spouses. As penance, I suggest that you all send your evil, duplicitous firearms to me for permanent safekeeping. That way, your marriages will be peaceful, and you'll have a clear conscience.

(And I'll need another gun safe or two... )

 

[dakotasin]

cracked butt has it right... hide them in the open.

my guns are stored in such a manner that my wife walks by them quite often. they are 'hidden' in the open. if/when she notices, i play the 'i wasn't hiding them' card, and therefore they are obviously not new.

in all seriousness, i think my wife has built up an indifference to my guns. as long as they are put up and locked away so the kids don't have access, i don't think she cares one bit about them. its not like they are all my guns anyway... 3 of them are hers.

one other helpful hint... don't be afraid to get into gun-tinkering. then you will have a constant supply of other people's guns at your place. she'll never know what belongs to you, and what is there for a temporary stay while you glass-bed a rifle for a friend, or fix a trigger on your brother's 1911, etc. eventually she'll tire of asking, and decide it isn't worth getting worked up over.

 

[71Commander]

I have bought 4 new gun within the last 4 months and my wife has not said anything but praise. She understands. You do it because you can.

 

[Snake Eyes]

Every time my wife suggests I may have enough guns, I suggest she probably has enough SHOES.

End of discussion.

Furthermore, I actually bought her a new pair of shoes recently-- complaining bitterly and profusely about the $275 price tag.

She has NO IDEA what the NIB Colt Delta Gold Cup cost......

 

[keederdag]

Hate to break it to ya guy's, but if she's gonna divorce you it prolly wont have sqaut to do with ya buyin gun's. Do what you feel is right....she's gonna do what she's gonna do.


And yes...I am going through a divorce right now. I get to keep em all and we're still best pals.

 

[lee n. field]

Backpack.

Remember shiny things draw womens' attention.

"Ohh. Shiney!"

LOL. Now I have to clean my monitor.

 

[Mossyrock]

Another option is to stick with one type of gun. Trust me, after the sixth or seventh 1911-platform pistol comes into the house, they all look alike.....
Oh, and regarding the subject of divorce, it simply amazes me just how much extra money I actually had after my divorce when my ex-wife wasn't trying to spend us into bankruptcy and fund every left-wing wacko political/animal rights organization on the planet... I'm almost out of debt and she's deeper than ever. See a pattern here?

 

[1911Tuner]

Debt

Mossyrock said:

planet... I'm almost out of debt and she's deeper than ever. See a pattern here?

That there's whatcha call Poetic Justice...

My ex wound up marryin' an old friend that had become MY good friend...
(See a pattern THERE?)

Now he's 200k in debt, and sinkin' further into the hole...and I'm
debt free, house and all. Well...I tried to warn him

'Tis true! He who laughs last, laughs loudest.

 

[Selfdfenz]

I used to have good luck smuggling things in Home Depot bags.
Not many women or wives are very interested in what a Home Depot bag has in it.

It's a foolish man that marries yet has no concern if his couch is built to afford him a good nights sleep.


S-

 

[denfoote]

That's why honesty is the best policy!! I always tell mine when I get the hot's for a new gun. She calculates the finances and tells me roughly how long it will be before I can buy it!!
I have a good wife!!
Of course, mine goes shooting with me all the time!!

 

[clipse]

My wife was very very upset the last time I got a pistol. I walked into the house and she said,"What the heck is that!!!" I tolder her it was a new gun and she got even more upset but mainly because I didn't take her with me. She likes going to the gunshop. I love my wife.

Besides, if we divorce then I will happily give her half of my guns. That is why I buy a Jennings, Lorcin, Raven, or hipoint everytime I buy a new gun.

"Whats that dear? You wanna take my favorite gun, the Hipoint,????Gosh dangit, I'm really gonna miss that thing."

 

[alwims]

"Whats that dear? You wanna take my favorite gun

You know what clipse? You done screwed up. You done went and told the whole world what your "new favorite gun is" and that Grandma bought it for you. You better not divorce her cause it ain't the 'Highpoint' she's going to get.

 

[sm]

Currently don't have a wife so no problem.

First wife comitted adultry, I divorced her. No problems with guns because she knew I was a shooter, her dad was a shooter ( he did try to warn me about her tho') . Up front and honest about monies about expenses. Well up until the end that is. BTW she just buried the guy she left me for. I feel for the kid losing her daddy...matter of principle and all.

Second one, we each had our accts and a house acct. We discussed the finances , paid the bills and took care of the kid. Up front and honest. Now she did take a liking to a gun I had...real serious like...called my gun buddy - "better find a another before I claim his". Buddy calls " got the gun, come get it".

I was repaid from the "house acct". Her idea, "on account I share this house with you and want the gun".

Now the kid had a gun, but momma and I ( stepdad) figured he needed to mow the lawn, do chores ...hey gotta learn about ammo and gas costs getting to the range somehow - right?.

Bring home a gun, let the kid whom "put off doing the lawn again" have his mom tell him " you know I want that for myself, and the lawn needs mowing". A kid will get up early with a whole different outlook on lawn care.

 

[oldfella]

Best policy, be honest..."honestly honey, it only cost $35." That's what I do, and never show her more than one gun. I take my guns to the (detached) garage for cleaning, inside of a cardboard box, and lock the door behind me... it works for me.

 

[CZ-100]

If the wife does not get mad at you sometime.. Your doing something wrong.

It is better to beg for forgiveness than to ask permission.

 

[Test1968]

I never got busted

but the last pistol I bought was with her permission.

And even with permission, it cost me BIG time. Had to buy her one!

Her pistol came with CT laser grips. I didn't even get night sights.

 

[Chuck Jennings]

That's why honesty is the best policy!! I always tell mine when I get the hot's for a new gun. She calculates the finances and tells me roughly how long it will be before I can buy it!!

It works kind of like that at my house. However, I am the CFO in the family, so my wife comes to me with a wish list, and we work it out. Sometimes her wishlist has guns too!!