CrossedDestiny
Citizen of Zooville
I have a average collection, and enough ammo to supply several Ukrainian battalions.
Gun Ownership - NO politics, just "Do you or do you not own a firearm"
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luvzumare
Tourist
Fuck yeah dude. The world is getting crazy. Ammo may be used as cash soon.
iwanttobeabottom
Esteemed Citizen of ZV
One round can have infinite purchasing power when the person you're buying from suddenly has an empty cranial cavity.Fuck yeah dude. The world is getting crazy. Ammo may be used as cash soon.
K_9River_rat
Esteemed Citizen of ZV
That's soooo dark!!!
NewToThis33
Zooville Settler
Sadly got mu guns stolen and havnt bought any replacements
Bloodwolf
Dumpster Diver
I’m hoping that was reported after such
NewToThis33
Zooville Settler
It was. Nothing they can do sadly
iwanttobeabottom
Esteemed Citizen of ZV
True. But, is it wrong?
wishboner
Esteemed Citizen of ZV
I think everyone would have a gun in America if it weren't for the substantial financial costs involved. Ownership in America can involve significant costs beyond just the purchase price of the firearm, including expenses for ammunition, accessories, and safe storage. The total cost of ownership can add up considerably over time, making it a financial commitment that varies widely among individuals. So when I hear someone say they have a lot of guns, I think that person must be RICH! 
Bloodwolf
Dumpster Diver
Not particularly. A standard 870 can run under 400 bucks. And shells around 25-30 for 25 or 50 for 10 special defense rounds. ARs can be afforded as well being there are models under 600. A spam can of 5.56 can net you 250 for 600 or so rounds.I think everyone would have a gun in America if it weren't for the substantial financial costs involved. Ownership in America can involve significant costs beyond just the purchase price of the firearm, including expenses for ammunition, accessories, and safe storage. The total cost of ownership can add up considerably over time, making it a financial commitment that varies widely among individuals. So when I hear someone say they have a lot of guns, I think that person must be RICH!
Many of the additional cost end up being the fault of the federal and state governments you live under. Ammo for me out here is much cheaper than back east. Not to mention I’d be jailed for what I do have here because of state legislation. Hell, my 600 dollar suppressor gets turned into a 800 dollar item because of the NFA regulations which only exists to exclude lower income people from buying Automatics back in the 20s.
wishboner
Esteemed Citizen of ZV
I used to have a gun YouTube channel until I got a lifetime ban. I've done joint videos with a lot of the popular gun YTers, but I gave up on that because I was afraid that being in the spotlight would bring the heat down on me. That may sound surprising, given my recent political postings, but I love guns just as much as any other American. So I laugh at what some of you think is a lot of ammo or guns, but I also know how much money I have wrapped up in my collection, and I think, man, I could have a really nice house if I sold all of this shit. I know I'm an anomaly, politically speaking, when it comes to guns. I'm a lifetime NRA member who attends the shot show every year. I just got back home from going this year.
Bloodwolf
Dumpster Diver
Quantity is almost irrelevant if you can’t hit anything. I’ve got 5 arms in one room but only can use one or two at a time so 3 are useless without an extra person. 5 rounds is a lot for one that’s very experienced in shooting itself. People with limited resources shouldn’t fear or feel bad about having limited weapons in one household. I don’t always go to shot show and I haven’t been a member of the NRA for 10 years. I don’t like who and how they run the NRA anymore. I also have YT so that in itself saves me the waste going to the convention. If there’s anything i want that’s in the shot show I just do transfers or private sales from people I know who go every year
Not especially. A 6-shot Ruger Wrangler .22lr revolver can be had for as little as $200 brand spanking new. A box of 400 rounds of 38gr .22lr can be had for $40-$50 easily. While $250 can be a hefty amount for someone poor, if they want it badly enough they can generally save for it.
There's plenty of reasons people in America wouldn't want a gun for themselves. Maybe they're simply terrified of guns. I have to admit that I was a little nervous when I was first getting into shooting myself since I didn't really grow up with them. It's a tool that requires a LOT of respect after all. Perhaps someone doesn't want a gun because they're anti-gun and think nobody should have one. Perhaps someone doesn't want a gun because they have a history of mental health issues and are afraid of using it against themselves the next time they go into a deep negative thought spiral. That's only to name a few, there's likely many more reasons. Hell, I know people that, while not anti-gun ownership themselves, simply do not like guns. You can take them out on the range, they'll shoot them with ya, but still don't really have any desire to own one themselves.
wishboner
Esteemed Citizen of ZV
I've been an adrenaline junkie all my life and have raced motorcycles forever and have crashed a lot, unfortunately. Several years ago now, I crashed my dirt bike so badly that I dislocated my dominant arm and broke about every rib on that side of my body. I have had two shoulder surgeries, and it's still pretty messed up, so I have had to learn to shoot with my other hand arm. At first, I had a hell of a time hitting anything...and then I realized I was also cross-dominant eye shooting. Talk about a learning curve! I still am not as good as I used to be, but at least I can hit something now! lol
wishboner
Esteemed Citizen of ZV
I used to work for a company here in Ohio that is famous for selling "cheap" guns—Hi-Point firearms! That was my first gun, and I still recommend them when someone asks what a good first gun would be. Knowing how much money I have blown over the years makes me sad! It's probably one of those things I shouldn't have kept track of, like my personal body count! lol
iwanttobeabottom
Esteemed Citizen of ZV
That's actually very important stuff that people should learn anyway.
Learn to shoot and reload with your weak hand. Shoot without glasses/contacts. Have someone else load your mags and randomly put dud rounds in there to simulate failures.
wishboner
Esteemed Citizen of ZV
I agree. It was just something that I never got around to, you know, because life gets in the way.
Have you seen and if so, what do you think of the keltec PR57? I Love unique firearms and shooting a lot. The ammo was not too pricey at 249 to 390 plus (depending on brand) for 500 rounds. A normal shooting day for me usually spends 500 rounds for an evening of fun.
K_9River_rat
Esteemed Citizen of ZV
Its a new 5.7 caliber pistol woth 21 round internal mag. Top load with 10 round clips. Extremely light and low profile due to non replaceable magazine, pretty damn inexpensive due to ease of manufacturing and low anount of parts. Excellent for daily carry. Interesting firearm to say the least.
Bloodwolf
Dumpster Diver
Never had experience with one of those. But I do know the ruger 5.7 is pretty nice over its competitor FN makes. I’m not personally sold on the 5.7 but it does seem like a good small game round if you can get it in a small bolt gun.
wishboner
Esteemed Citizen of ZV
I haven't looked at it, so I don't know much about it. The friend I was with at the SHOT show was looking at it, but I never asked him what he thought about it...lol. That friend has a PMR30 and loves it.
I have a Sub2000 that uses Glock mags since I have several Glocks. It's a Gen2, and it's a little flakey. I have a range on my farm and have probably put 5K rounds through it. It's fun. I heard they solved some of the problems with the Gen3 version. I have several pistol-caliber carbines. They are a lot of fun, and ammo is relatively cheap.
K_9River_rat
Esteemed Citizen of ZV
Nice! I have a Ruger 5.7 that I love
I haven't bought it yet, but its on my list. Right now im researching ballistics and other firearm availability for 5.7 i love having multiple firearms for each caliber or a firearm that can do multiple calibers like the SW governor.
*Damn typos*
That's the only way to do it. Don't have to bother with idiots at the range. Just walk to your spot and enjoy the day.
As I mentioned above i like having multiple firearms in the same caliber so I have options. Using the same mags is a huge plus.
K_9River_rat
Esteemed Citizen of ZV
I bought my 5.7 while looking for a PMR30...
I was working out of town and found out I had time to go shooting and had nothing to shoot...
It's funny how sometimes things happen. I found an old box of 22's and nothing to shoot it..... So I went out a bought a rifle, lol! Sometimes all you need is an excuse.
K_9River_rat
Esteemed Citizen of ZV
Exactly!
Although that's also been a curse..
Just in the last year..
Walked into a pawn shop, saw a Ruger super Blackhawk in .44 mag... mine now..
The 5.7 I already mentioned..
Saw a guy at another store looking at the same 5.7 later and told him the story about how I got it looking for the PMR30, clerk overhead and said, "Oh, you mean one of these?", so went home with a PMR30 when all I was there for was ammo..
Went looking for an AR15.. they didn't have one, bullshitting with the clerk I mentioned AR10... you know what happened next.. ended up with a Ruger SFAR .308..
And pretty much the same stories ending in a .44 mag lever action, .30 M1 carbine, Rossi .22 mag pump..
I should stay out of gun stores...
I never go to a gun store or anywhere that sells guns. I use the Internet. Too much of a temptation to simply window shop.