I just got read of my last couple 22's yesterday. I am slowly working my way down to one firearm, and depending on what happens at the Mayo Clinic at the end of the month I may have to get read of that one. It's a very difficult time to bear for several reasons. When it comes to firearms they have been part of my life since I first fired one at age 7 or 8. (a 12 gauge my two older brothers thought it might look cool when I pulled the trigger -RIP Bob, and thank you) One caught the gun and the other caught me. Never have I been afraid of recoil . LOL, As an adult I always slept with one at arms length from me. Also as an adult they have always been part of my life. From shooting, to repairing, customizing and to buying and selling as an FFL dealer, and being a gun show promoter. All things have a beginning and an end. There are other things I can think of to pass time, but nothing as enjoyable as the shooting sports. No sympathy asked for or wanted here - please don't even think of those types of response. I long ago have come to terms with my mortality , and knew this is not the worst that has happened to other people. Just thinking out loud about the OP's reduction in firearms. .22 RF is a fun cartridge to shoot and still much cheaper than center fire ammo so a good choice for hanging on to shooting fun. A farmer I got to know well when my LGS owner still had his shop at his farm site, used to come in regularly and buy a case of .22LR ammo at a time. He had 6 Remington .22 rifles and 6 Model 34 S&W pistols. On many Sundays his kids would come over and they would have a fun afternoon of shooting. His Model 34's were all 2 inch guns and I always tried to buy one from him, but he wouldn't part with any. Can't blame him.