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100 guns....why?[W:131]

Hawkeye10

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I have seen reports of one person owning 500-600 guns but forget that..... why would anyone want to own 100 guns, all in working order? Hell it would seem to me that most people would have a hard time getting each one out once a year, and dont they need a rag and some trigger oil? (is this even a real thing, this is exactly how clueless I am)......that sounds like some serious work man.....and expense.

Why, why do people do this? Are they planning to raise a militia when the police lose control..is this a "he who owns the guns gets to be boss when things go to ****" thing? (not that this would work of course, but as Carlin so often said "Americans are some dumb mother****ers...")

Thank you gun experts!

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HAWkEYE10
:gunsmilie
 
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Re: 100 guns....why?

I have seen reports of one person owning 500-600 guns but forget that..... why would anyone want to own 100 guns, all in working order? Hell it would seem to me that most people would have a hard time getting each one out once a year, and dont they need a rag and some trigger oil? (is this even a real thing, this is exactly how clueless I am)......that sounds like some serious work man.....and expense.

Why, why do people do this? Are they planning to raise a militia when the police lose control..is this a "he who owns the guns gets to be boss" thing? (not that this would work of course, but as Carlin so often said "Americans are some dumb mother****ers...")

Thank you gun experts!

SIGNED:
HAWkEYE10
:gunsmilie
Why does Jay Leno own 286 cars? Why does your weird uncle collect beer cans? Why does the hat lady have 275 hats that she'll never wear?
 
Re: 100 guns....why?

Why does Jay Leno own 286 cars? Why does your weird uncle collect beer cans? Why does the hat lady have 275 hats that she'll never wear?

My question first if you dont mind.....
 
Re: 100 guns....why?

I, personally, see nothing wrong or sinister in owning as many guns as one wants and can afford. Militias are not inherently bad and guns and gun ownership certainly are not either. Both are second amendment.

Why? Wondering why the question?
 
Re: 100 guns....why?

I, personally, see nothing wrong or sinister in owning as many guns as one wants and can afford. Militias are not inherently bad and guns and gun ownership certainly are not either. Both are second amendment.

Why? Wondering why the question?

Several little things that have caught my attention over the last few months, to include a report that tried to figure out how many guns some of these people have, finding out that there are a lot with hundreds and some with over a thousand. This seemed to surprise folk. But in all my reading not one person tried to inform me on why people do this. Sometimes hundreds thrown on the floor never used, for a lot of years, they are useless, but some do it. WTF?

Seriously WTF, why do people stockpile guns, in working order or not, in huge numbers?

THis makes no sense to me.
 
Re: 100 guns....why?

Why in the world would it matter?

People do all sorts of things with their money. They even collect things.
As long as it is legal, no one else should care.
 
Re: 100 guns....why?

Why in the world would it matter?

People do all sorts of things with their money. They even collect things.
As long as it is legal, no one else should care.

Because I am a watcher.

Because I am a truth seeker.

Because people are funny as ****!
 
Re: 100 guns....why?

Several little things that have caught my attention over the last few months, to include a report that tried to figure out how many guns some of these people have, finding out that there are a lot with hundreds and some with over a thousand. This seemed to surprise folk. But in all my reading not one person tried to inform me on why people do this. Sometimes hundreds thrown on the floor never used, for a lot of years, they are useless, but some do it. WTF?

Seriously WTF, why do people stockpile guns, in working order or not, in huge numbers?

THis makes no sense to me.

You dont understand why collectors collect things?
 
Re: 100 guns....why?

You dont understand why collectors collect things?

There might be more to this that that.

Did that thought ever cross your mind?

My general advice is dont assume, find out.

Which you just might have noticed is exactly what I am trying to do.
 
Re: 100 guns....why?

There might be more to this that that.

Did that thought ever cross your mind?

No theres not, pretty much everyone who owns that many guns is a collector of some sort. Of course there are a few crazies but the vast majority are collectors
 
Re: 100 guns....why?

No theres not, pretty much everyone who owns that many guns is a collector of some sort. Of course there are a few crazies but the vast majority are collectors

I know WHAT people are doing.

I am trying to find out WHY people are doing it.

BTW you are not helping in case you were wondering...are you even a "gun expert"?
 
Re: 100 guns....why?

I have seen reports of one person owning 500-600 guns but forget that..... why would anyone want to own 100 guns, all in working order? Hell it would seem to me that most people would have a hard time getting each one out once a year, and dont they need a rag and some trigger oil? (is this even a real thing, this is exactly how clueless I am)......that sounds like some serious work man.....and expense.

Why, why do people do this? Are they planning to raise a militia when the police lose control..is this a "he who owns the guns gets to be boss when things go to ****" thing? (not that this would work of course, but as Carlin so often said "Americans are some dumb mother****ers...")

Thank you gun experts!

SIGNED:
HAWkEYE10
:gunsmilie

Why do people buy 100 cars?

Because they like cars.
 
Re: 100 guns....why?

Why do people buy 100 cars?

Because they like cars.

You do know that we have 1000's of people moving to the PNW in an organized way getting ready, bringing guns and survival food and setting up off the grid and getting ready for that day they expect to come soon where the government loses control and it will be every man for himself, and they are sure that no one is going to mess with them......?

Call me skeptical on your call that people are not collecting 100 guns in working order with more than a little consideration in the fact that guns kill, that guns in certain situations can be very useful....BY KILLING.

A little skeptical.

:2wave:
 
Re: 100 guns....why?

I have seen reports of one person owning 500-600 guns but forget that..... why would anyone want to own 100 guns, all in working order? Hell it would seem to me that most people would have a hard time getting each one out once a year, and dont they need a rag and some trigger oil? (is this even a real thing, this is exactly how clueless I am)......that sounds like some serious work man.....and expense.

Why, why do people do this? Are they planning to raise a militia when the police lose control..is this a "he who owns the guns gets to be boss when things go to ****" thing? (not that this would work of course, but as Carlin so often said "Americans are some dumb mother****ers...")

Thank you gun experts!

SIGNED:
HAWkEYE10
:gunsmilie

People like collecting things. My mother when she was alive collected flamingo knickknacks, dark purple glass, and cat knickknacks.One of my sisters collects dolphin themed stuff and coca cola stuff. My aunt collected train and railroad memorabilia and other train things. Does this mean they were trying to one day open a store that sold those things? Does it mean they were trying to corner the market in purple glass, flamingo,dolphin, and train/railroad memorabilia **** no it doesn't. People like collecting things. Last I checked there is no one at a time clause in the 2nd amendment.
 
Re: 100 guns....why?

Because I am a watcher.

Because I am a truth seeker.

Because people are funny as ****!

And because you want to take everyones guns away?

I first thought of Jay Leno also

Because most gun collecters with that many guns collect them for the same reason Leno owns so many cars - because they like them.

But you are looking for an excuse to take the guns and that wont do.

So yes, some people own guns for evil intentions

They may be white militants who hate black people, or black militants who hate whites.

Or muslims who hate everybody.

Or just modern children driven insane by modern culture who can only express their pain by killing as many innocent people as they can before taking their own life.

Is that what you wanted to hear?
 
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Re: 100 guns....why?

People like collecting things. My mother when she was alive collected flamingo knickknacks, dark purple glass, and cat knickknacks.One of my sisters collects dolphin themed stuff and coca cola stuff. My aunt collected train and railroad memorabilia and other train things. Does this mean they were trying to one day open a store that sold those things? Does it mean they were trying to corner the market in purple glass, flamingo,dolphin, and train/railroad memorabilia **** no it doesn't. People like collecting things. Last I checked there is no one at a time clause in the 2nd amendment.

This is not a rights consideration, nobody is disputing anyones rights, this is a HAWKEYE wants to know situation.
 
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Because I am a watcher.
Then watch.


Because I am a truth seeker.
Not here you are not.
You are seeking opinion under the subcategory of "gun control".

The truth is that people collect things. The whys of collecting are opinions based in educated guesses.

Maybe this will help you understand better?
Psychology of collecting


If you want to know why a specific person does so, you need to ask them.


Because people are funny as ****!
Yes, as your OP seems to demonstrate.
 
Re: 100 guns....why?

You do know that we have 1000's of people moving to the PNW in an organized way getting ready, bringing guns and survival food and setting up off the grid and getting ready for that day they expect to come soon where the government loses control and it will be every man for himself, and they are sure that no one is going to mess with them......?

Call me skeptical on your call that people are not collecting 100 guns in working order with more than a little consideration in the fact that guns kill, that guns in certain situations can be very useful. By killing.

Now you have gone straight past truth seeking as you posted earlier, and straight into being assuming & accusatory.
 
Re: 100 guns....why?

Why do people buy 100 cars?

Because they like cars.

Using Hawkeye's logic maybe those people are trying to start their own nascar or autoracing ring. Because why would someone collect something that is in working order?
 
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Then watch.


Not here you are not.
You are seeking opinion under the subcategory of "gun control".

The truth is that people collect things. The whys of collecting are opinions based in educated guesses.

Maybe this will help you understand better?
Psychology of collecting


If you want to know why a specific person does so, you need to ask them.


Yes, as your OP seems to demonstrate.


I showed up, in the right place I hope, asking the question.

I hope this is not a problem for you.

Cause you seem to have a problem.

Do we need to talk?
 
Re: 100 guns....why?

I am trying to find out WHY people are doing it.

If you cant understand why people collect things, then theres not much I can do for you

are you even a "gun expert"?

What qualifications does one need to be a "gun expert"?
 
Re: 100 guns....why?

This is not a rights consideration, nobody is disputing anyones rights, this is a HAWKEYE wants to know situation.

If someone had a collection of knives,cars, train/railroad memorabilia or other things I don't think you would be asking or caring that someone has a collection of those things.
 
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Using Hawkeye's logic maybe those people are trying to start their own nascar or autoracing ring. Because why would someone collect something that is in working order?

Me and my logic are irrelevant as surely you know.

I am asking others to give my their description of reality, which does not involve me.
 
Re: 100 guns....why?

I showed up, in the right place I hope, asking the question.

I hope this is not a problem for you.

Cause you seem to have a problem.

Do we need to talk?
Your reply is as dumb as it is non-responsive to what you quoted.
Try again.
 
Re: 100 guns....why?

If someone had a collection of knives,cars, train/railroad memorabilia or other things I don't think you would be asking or caring that someone has a collection of those things.

Guns are special.

Thats just the reality.

What I would do in some hypothetical situation is also irrelevant, this has nothing to do with me.

So I gather you have no answers for me so you are useless to me so I will move along looking for some kind soul to help me.
 
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