How many is too many?

[Ghost941]

IMHO, when it comes to firearms, I don't believe in moderation. Of course I have two teenagers and a 7 month old. My safe wont be full for some time.

 

[deller]

Almost seems silly to have something that just sits, just thought I'd ask

If your feeling guilty I will let your safe queens stay with me.

 

[Bushwick100]

:0)And who's fault is that ??

I keep enough weapons to outfit 13 man/WOMEN squad, and enough AMMO that every one carries a combat LOAD for 7 days. Most, of my neighbors have weapons, but you never know when u need to arm someone if the SHTF!!!

 

[SchmittZoid]

Tell you what, if you've got an old Colt Series 70 .38 Super in there anywhere, I can help lighten your conscience . . . . .

 

[GAgunLAWbooklet]

I'd say that your wealth -- how much disposable income you have to spend on a hobby-- should determine how many guns is right for you.
But anybody who can afford guns in general ought to have at least FIVE (5) handguns.
1-- a pocket sized one for well-concealed carry.
2-- a bigger self-defense pistol in a powerful caliber that holds lots of ammo.
3-- a different self-defense pistol, with different features in a different caliber, but roughly the same size as the #2 gun.
4-- a .22 rimfire plinker and training gun.
5-- A special-purpose centerfire pistol. If you're a hunter, it might be an 8" barreled revolver with a scope.
If you're a target shooter, it might be a full-length 1911, or other pistol with a 5" or longer barrel and adjustable sights.

 

[sambo77]

I have 5, 1 conceal carry, 2 for open carry ( I know I'm a d-bag for oc'ing) 1 night stand and the other 2 just sit in the safe but they do get taken out and fired from time to time.

 

[Allsmiles]

Are we talking 1911's or total? If your safe door will close, you don't have enough. This question is like asking how many knives a man should have. There should be one to match each of your outfits, just like the wife's purse and shoes.

 

[B. Byrd]

I'd say that your wealth -- how much disposable income you have to spend on a hobby-- should determine how many guns is right for you.
But anybody who can afford guns in general ought to have at least FIVE (5) handguns.
1-- a pocket sized one for well-concealed carry.
2-- a bigger self-defense pistol in a powerful caliber that holds lots of ammo.
3-- a different self-defense pistol, with different features in a different caliber, but roughly the same size as the #2 gun.
4-- a .22 rimfire plinker and training gun.
5-- A special-purpose centerfire pistol. If you're a hunter, it might be an 8" barreled revolver with a scope.
If you're a target shooter, it might be a full-length 1911, or other pistol with a 5" or longer barrel and adjustable sights.

Interesting, but I don't understand the #3 choice. Seems like a backup self-defense gun would be the same as your primary SD gun. You are already familiar/accustomed/practiced with the primary. Why not duplicate that in the backup? The only reason I can think of is to have the ability to use an alternative ammo if you are having to scavenge, but that doesn't address the different "features" which I assume means controls.

 

[Mentos]

Interesting, but I don't understand the #3 choice. Seems like a backup self-defense gun would be the same as your primary SD gun. You are already familiar/accustomed/practiced with the primary. Why not duplicate that in the backup? The only reason I can think of is to have the ability to use an alternative ammo if you are having to scavenge, but that doesn't address the different "features" which I assume means controls.

He is applying the 2is 1 and 1 is none philosophy

 

[chucklenut]

I have owned dozens and dozens over the years and when a medical disaster struck they were far better than my stock portfolio in regards to return on investment. No such thing as too few and I was very, very reasonable.

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