Was reading another thread about a woman trying to get her confiscated gun returned to her, which made me wonder how severe a blow it would be to the average member (as relates to their ability to defend themselves) if ONE firearm was confiscated/stolen/whatever.
This is completely a matter of idle curiosity to me, and specifics regarding your collection or lack of one are not important, though if you wish to list, or post pictures, by all means, post away.
Beware of the person with only one gun - they probably know how to use it!
Or something like that.
My bench is deep enough to handle a confiscation (or two, or ... well a few). I didn't start out collecting, nor do I consider myself a collector. I have a number of handguns that I bought and found to be somewhat lacking in some aspect. If lacking sufficiently, they are sold. If they fit into my self defense plan, they are retained.
I believe that everyone should have at least two carry pieces. All things mechanical can fail. What do you carry if your gun is visiting the 'smith? Ideally, you have two of the same model so you don't have to invest in multiple holsters. Training would also be consistent. Of course, there is something to be said for variety.
If I could only afford one gun, I would buy it and not worry. However, at my first opportunity, I would be looking for a second. If I saved enough for one, I should be able to save enough, over time, for a second.
You present a good argument to buy ANOTHER Glock 23.....lol.......
Don't shoot someone with any piece you cherish.
If you have logged your stable (serials, locations, etc.) and keep this info in two locations, this should never be an issue.
I would post pictures, but one: ImageShack has been crapping on me here lately in an effort to get me to pay. And two: It's hard to even get the family together for a group photo anymore.
I own 13 and if one was taken, I'd have another to take its place. I too, would want it back and would do everything I could to do it but I wouldn't be unarmed to protect my family or myself. I did start off with one and for a very short time I thought that was all I needed but we all know how that goes. 13 later and I'm still looking for the next
No..."absurd" I might give you, particularly as the poll is turning out just as I expected it would, considering the nature of the forum. Still, I find I'm frequently compelled to "validate" the obvious. :smile:
which made me wonder how severe a blow it would be to the average member (as relates to their ability to defend themselves) if ONE firearm was confiscated/stolen/whatever.
I've only got 2 and I bought both of those this past spring. If I lost the one carry, I'd do everything I could to get it back. I wouldn't be a very happy person for a good while. But at least I wouldn't be defenseless in the meantime.
I have more then I technically need, enough that the wife says I don't need anymore, and not nearly all that I want. Also I'd be very upset to lose my favoritecarry gun after all the time it spent with the smith but at least I would still be able to carry soething comfortably.
I have more than one gun, but only one handgun. I would be in a bad spot if something happened to it. I wonder if this would be a good argument to the lady of the house for another glock...
I recently went on a business trip to Sydney, Australia. A woman I was working with, upon finding out I was American, asked if I owned "a" gun. I looked at her and said "No, I don't own "A" gun" and with a look of surprise she said "Oh my God, he owns more than one gun!"
It was priceless.
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