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Old January 7, 2019, 06:00 PM   #26
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When you simply can't fathom the reality that there are good, intelligent people who *don't* have guns - by choice!
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Old January 7, 2019, 07:26 PM   #27
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Naming the firearms in a TV sho

When I name the firearm that is being used one the TV. Wife tells me to be quiet. Actually; Shut-up. …..

Again, while watching TV, get worked up when I hear the words; Drop the gun.
I think it started when John Wayne threw a Winchester-94 onto the desert floor. He never was my favorite Cowboy ……

Now Matt Dillon was the man. When He does that fast draw I do the same. Wife tells is to quit and then shut-up. ….


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Old January 7, 2019, 07:29 PM   #28
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When you simply can't fathom the reality that there are good, intelligent people who *don't* have guns - by choice!

What????
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Old January 7, 2019, 07:59 PM   #29
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You are a gun nut when you make your children substitute macaroni shells for spent primers and brass so that they can make their mother a Mother's Day gift.
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Old January 7, 2019, 09:13 PM   #30
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When you simply can't fathom the reality that there are good, intelligent people who *don't* have guns - by choice!
Because, there are none!
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Old January 9, 2019, 12:59 PM   #31
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You buy toner for the company copy machine to make targets.
When the guys at the recycling center know you by name.
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Old January 9, 2019, 02:09 PM   #32
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. . . . You think the pretenders' song "brass in pocket" is about casings.
Say it ain't so!!!!!
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Old January 9, 2019, 04:30 PM   #33
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you're a gun nut when you already have 6,000 rounds of loaded 9mm ammo and the guy next to you at the range asks if you need any 9 mm brass and you say "yea, thanks buddy" and help him pick it up.
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Old January 9, 2019, 04:44 PM   #34
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The guns you took to the range cost more than the car you drove there.
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Old January 9, 2019, 05:19 PM   #35
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When you factor in the cost of dies for buying a gun in new caliber
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Old January 9, 2019, 09:20 PM   #36
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When you buy yourself a new gun for Christmas, wrap it, and put it under the tree for yourself to unwrap on Christmas morning.
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Old January 10, 2019, 12:09 AM   #37
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Oh boy, some of these are really funny and no doubt true!


These don't necessarily apply to me, but here are some more. . .



When everyone you know says you're a really good shot, but in reality, you know that they all just stink at shooting.


When you think about closet space and the last thing on your mind is using it for clothes.


When logic tells you that if you make a real effort, you could shoot enough 22s to gather enough recyclable brass to buy yourself another 22.


When you walk in to the shooting range and everyone yells out "Norm!"


When your FFL dealer consults you on their personal firearm purchases.
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Old January 10, 2019, 12:40 AM   #38
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When you have . . .

When you have 13,000 rounds of 22 ammo on the shelf, but can't stand it that there is still room for another brick.

Life is good.
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Old January 10, 2019, 11:03 AM   #39
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When you build a closet around your gun safe to keep it safe.
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Old January 10, 2019, 12:36 PM   #40
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When you have a gun room.


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Old January 10, 2019, 04:53 PM   #41
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You are DEFINITELY a gun nut when......

You use Hoppes #9 lube for a squeeky door... and hair clippers...
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Old January 10, 2019, 06:41 PM   #42
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I love the smell of Hoppe's #9 in the morning!
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Old January 11, 2019, 02:33 AM   #43
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In my instance,

"What do you know about guns?"

"What do you WANT to know about guns?"

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Old January 11, 2019, 11:22 AM   #44
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When you're seriously considering remodeling a room in your house into a gun room/reloading room.

When you find a gun in your safe you don't remember buying.

When you buy a gun because you know you have room in your safe for it.

When you buy a gun regardless of whether or not you have room in your safe for it.

When you open you safe and a gun falls out.

When someone gives you a bunch of gun and reloading stuff and you don't have room for it in your workspace.

When you throw away stuff in your garage to make room for more gun stuff or a new gun safe.

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Old January 11, 2019, 01:03 PM   #45
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Gun nut

Instead of Christmas lights or garlands you hang a machinegun belt of ammo on your tree!
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Old January 11, 2019, 10:49 PM   #46
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How many? Uhhhhh, let me think for a minute...

That old thing? Had it in the back of the safe forever, dear.....

Walking into the gun/pawn shop: "Hi Mike! How's it going today? Check this out, just got it in......"

The UPS/Fedex person shows up wearing a back brace when making a delivery to your home/work........
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Old January 14, 2019, 09:53 AM   #47
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I don't consider myself a gun nut, but when I go to the gym I vary what number locker I use that day, but always seem to pick one with a number related to firearms, like locker #9, 19, 22, or 229, etc.
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Old January 14, 2019, 11:07 AM   #48
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When you almost pitch out of the 2nd story bathroom window during the night time visit when you slip on the copy of Guns and Ammo you left in front of the throne during day.
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Old January 14, 2019, 11:21 AM   #49
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If after taking a shot at a critter, ejecting the spent case without picking it up because of the excitement of the hunt, you find yourself looking for that piece of brass every time you pass that spot with the hope you just might find it YEARS later. You just might be a (reloading) "gun nut."

And in the traditional sense, after having a shooting session with your nice, replica Hawken rifle, the FIRST thing you do to start the cleaning procedure is to put your DVD copy of "Jeremiah Johnson" in the machine, right in front of the TV, right in the living room, and the wife thinks nothing of it...she usually says, "How'd ya shoot?"

You just might be a very fortunate "gun nut," with a fine, loving and enabling wife, to boot!
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Old January 14, 2019, 12:20 PM   #50
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When you've figured out how to get a perfect music scale by making whistles from .50 BMG down to 6.5 Creedmoor rounds, then giving them out for birthday and Christmas gifts.

(Yea, it works )
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