I need a support group for gun nuts.

[memphismason]

Hi my name is Jason, and I am a "Gun Nut"

I am 27 years old and I have been shooting since I can remember anything. My Dad and Grandfather took me hunting when I was very young, so I have always had guns. Weird thing is I still have ever gun I have ever owned, up until now.

Last year I gave my little brother my Stevens .22 rifle when I bought my Ruger 10/22. That didn’t bother me too bad cause I was “passing on†the gun tradition to a younger generation. However the past two days I have sold my S&W 19-5 .357mag revolver and my Mossberg 500 mariner 12 gauge.

I am at the stage where I have all the guns that I “need†for the moment. Saying that means all my firearms serve a specific purpose or hold a sentimental value to me. Anything I acquire now is a “want†unless I decide to do something that requires a certain type of firearm or where a certain type is better used for that purpose. And that was what my .357 and Mariner where, “Want Gunsâ€.

Well we have had bad luck where the wife’s car as of late and we wound up buying a new one last night, and I sold these two firearms to fund the down payment. Luckily I have the mindset that if I buy a “Want†gun, I have to get a GREAT deal on it or I won’t buy it, because the way I figure is that gun becomes an investment and I like to make money instead of breaking even or losing money.

Having said all that bring me to my problem. I am having a hard time letting go of these two guns. There are both gone and the money is spent, but I am in a funk. Remember I have never sold a gun in my 16 years of owning guns. It feels weird.

I guess I need to go to the range and shoot a couple of my firearms to take my mind off of things. Thanks guys for giving me a shoulder to cry on.

[safeandsecure]

Understand, Jason. But as we grow older (and I'm double your age), we learn that we must do what we must do as good men and providers. I gave up a couple of old Colts a year or so back when the need for cash exceeded the "want." So I do understand.

Just remember that the sun still rises in the East, and Brothers are still faithful friends. God first, family next. Keep that in mind, and things take on a better perspective.

Got two shoulders if you need another.

[Mike.357]

I have regretted in one form or another every gun I have ever sold. At some point I say to myself, " why did I do that".

My younger brother always preaches to never ever sell your toys, find another way to make things happen.

All that being said I am going to take a rifle to the next gun show and try to sell it, LOL. I don't listen and I often fail to learn from my own experiences.

[lowbud]

+1

If I had a dollar for every time I had sellers remorse.. i could buy a couple more guns.. lol

[memphismason]

Thanks guys.