STOP ME! Is there AA for Impulsive Handgun Buying?

[Yamadog35]

I think I've been been infected with some sort of sickness. Six weeks ago I had lived 50 years without owning a gun. Since then I've collected the following handguns - all new. Smith&Wesson Model 60/3" Barrel, Springfield XD9sc, Kel-Tec PF-9. How do I overcome this overwhelming impulse to buy more guns? I haven't even started to buy holsters yet. Should I just relax and give in to this feeling? The wife is not going to get much for Christmas. I think I'm going to tell her that I am giving her the gift of peace of mind through self defense. Think she's gonna buy it?

 

[Bigum1969]

The only cure is an empty wallet!

 

[Dogman]

I think I've been been infected with some sort of sickness. Six weeks ago I had lived 50 years without owning a gun. Since then I've collected the following handguns - all new. Smith&Wesson Model 60/3" Barrel, Springfield XD9sc, Kel-Tec PF-9. How do I overcome this overwhelming impulse to buy more guns? I haven't even started to buy holsters yet. Should I just relax and give in to this feeling? The wife is not going to get much for Christmas. I think I'm going to tell her that I am giving her the gift of peace of mind through self defense. Think she's gonna buy it?

All you've had are the sniffles, wait till you get the flu.

 

[BIG TIM]

There is really only one solution to help you avoid this impulse! You must rid yourself of all the evil items that remind you, and trigger the urge to buy. Fortunately for you , I still have enough room in my safe to hide these from you. Oh, and dont forget the ammo either! Glad I could be of some help!

 

[Rooster Cogburn]

It only gets worse. When you start reciting Full Metal Jacket movie quotes, you're beyond assistance.

BTW...you'll eventually lose them all in a terrible boating accident. Just saying...

 

[Dogman]

As far as holsters go, you'll think you have the perfect one until you see the next perfect one and then the next and the next and the next, you can see where this is going.
As for taking your guns to BIG TIM, he'll just talk bad about you to them, so I'll keep them for you and don't forget the ammo like he said and they'll need a steady supply each month.

 

[chipdog4]

Just wait until you lay hands upon a Colt 1911...


I can't stop thinking about 'em

 

[ATM]

The only cure is an empty wallet!

(And maxed out credit.)

God help you when it turns into BRD.

 

[indykid]

There is no cure. It is hopeless. The only thing you can do is try to ration your purchases, but even then it is impossible.

Stay away from auction sites like Gunbroker
Stay away from gun shows
Stay away from gun stores

IMPOSSIBLE!!!!!

 

[BloodEclipse]

The wife is not going to get much for Christmas. I think I'm going to tell her that I am giving her the gift of peace of mind through self defense. Think she's gonna buy it?

Not unless you buy her one... or two or....

 

[turnandshoot4]

The only way to cure it is to bebroker or buy more. This is what I have found. Wait until you shoot a Sig!

 

[lovemywoods]

You need to talk to Techres. He is forming a support group for your problem. However, I'm afraid I'm rather pessimistic about the prognosis for your condition.

Doctors say that marijuana is a "gateway" drug to heroin, cocaine, and other harder drugs. Your handguns are mearly the first sign of a long-term addiction! They are "gateway" guns.

The next step is BRD or "Black Rifle Disease." You will find yourself helpless as you stare at the unending choices of rifles, calibers, and accessories. There is no cure, only on-going purchases to keep the pain of withdrawl away.

Some variants of the disease include "C&R Obesession" where you can't stop filling your gun safes with old rifles. "Precision Compulsion" drives you to spend enormous amount of money to tighten a 500 yard shot by half an inch. Some sufferers turn to reloading as a way to administer small, continual doses of therapy but it only turns worse as they search for ever-more arcane variants of long-lost cartridges.

The final and most heart-breaking stage is when the addict turns to the dreaded NFA fix. Even in the face of overwhelming regulation, governmental resistance, and immoral taxation, the sufferer is compelled to purchase objects at high prices. Even worse for them, they often have to wait 10 or even 12 weeks between the time of purchase and the delivery of their medication. It's very sad indeed. VUPDBlue, BigCraig, and Shooter521 hold occasional group therapy meetings to help those poor souls suffering from the curse of the NFA.

I'm sorry I couldn't be more uplifting. There is one small silver lining...you are joining a large and growing group of fellow travelers who will gladly help you each dream of, design, and find your next 'fix'!!!

 

[GetA2J]

... and rep'd

 

[techres]

I'm sorry I couldn't be more uplifting. There is one small silver lining...

Remember to just keep telling yourself that it is all for a good cause and that you are the gun owner who is living the life that "speaks truth to power" by bringing the "forbidden" into the light of day for all to see it and know that we should have never lost them to begin with. (ALL OF WHICH IS TRUE!)

But know deep down it is really the eternal chase for a new "boomstick" that makes the last one seem tame! Sure, you will have those perfect firearms that never get old (P22) but then again, they are only perfected by that next bump (Gemtech suppressor).

Lovemywoods is absolutely on with his note that LTCH -> BRD -> NFA!

The only problem is that is not an end. The next step is long range shooting. NFA is fun, but, then again, what about .50 or other large bore at 600-1000 yards?!

Oh, yeah!

Good luck....

 

[esrice]

They are "gateway" guns.

Great! Rep'd

 

[dice dealer]

Keep buying your getting the hang of it ....

 

[VUPDblue]

Actually, there is a support group of sorts. We are having a meeting tomorrow at MCFG between 2 and 6! Feel free to join us!

 

[dice dealer]

you really need to shot a .44 mag ....
hahahahahahahahahahahahaha

im a sicko what can i say

 

[9rows]

You need to talk to Techres. He is forming a support group for your problem. However, I'm afraid I'm rather pessimistic about the prognosis for your condition.

Doctors say that marijuana is a "gateway" drug to heroin, cocaine, and other harder drugs. Your handguns are mearly the first sign of a long-term addiction! They are "gateway" guns. ~snip~

that was a great post

rep'd

 

[LoveMyRuger]

Also infected but relieved

I can't tell you how relieved I am to read this!! I'm not kidding in the least when I say I was really getting worried because I spend WAY too much time on INGO and researching my next purchase(s). I'm 56 and I've bought my first five guns in six months!! I have the next two picked out: a 380 and 9mm......I'm REALLY hoping to hold out on those....I don't NEED them!!
For this "illness" I'm blaming my friend who took me shooting in March, my baby brother who's competing with me, my work husband-friend who talks guns with me every day and Greg at my favorite store: Beech Grove Firearms. Oh, yeah....all but one are INGO members!