what's necessary & how many is too many?

[dyerwatcher]

Sorry, I'll move them around to regain balance....I was hoping no one would notice.[/QUOTf

Firing them is also the major cause of Global Warming.

 

[Trooper]

Whatever your wife sets the limit at.....

 

[Mosin-Me-Nagant]

1) 9mm Handgun
2) .357/.38 Handgun
3) .45 Handgun
4) 12 Gauge Semi Auto PD Shotgun
5) 12 Gauge pump bird gun
........
99) 5.7x28 FN pistol for defense against soft armored targets
100) 7.62x54R rifle for defense of Glorious Mother Russia
101) 20x138mm Lahti L-39 for air defense of Survival Bunker

There is no real number as long as your hobby isn't taking food out of your kids mouths.

 

[throttletony]

Whatever your wife sets the limit at.....

smart man. Just like anything else, we have to find a balance. While I'm finishing grad school, we have an agreed upon quota -- which of course is full
Looking forward to life post-grad school and saying adios to the quota (in due time, when funds allow, etc.)

1) 9mm Handgun
2) .357/.38 Handgun
3) .45 Handgun
4) 12 Gauge Semi Auto PD Shotgun
5) 12 Gauge pump bird gun
........
99) 5.7x28 FN pistol for defense against soft armored targets
100) 7.62x54R rifle for defense of Glorious Mother Russia
101) 20x138mm Lahti L-39 for air defense of Survival Bunker

There is no real number as long as your hobby isn't taking food out of your kids mouths.

I agree. I was more getting at IF there was a common consensus on a basic beginning/minimalist list (and it's been confirmed by most posts here - a .22 + shotgun + handgun seems to be the most popular response thus far, with some opting for an AR/AK instead of the .22 or the shotgun).

So far I've loved reading everyone's responses

 

[ViperJock]

This thread reminds me of:

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...-money-me-what-would-you-buy.html#post4744219

that thread. Not exactly the same but...