My wife does not like me buying pistols. - Page 7

Leaf · June 1, 2019, 11:01 PM

There are a few AK's and AR's out there that my wife thinks are "what, this is my old mini-14."

Jack Ryan · June 2, 2019, 10:44 AM

7 pages later and you haven't dumped her yet?

Mongo_Bongo · June 2, 2019, 03:38 PM

Most would prefer you invest the money in something they consider useful, such as antique tablecloths, that have to be removed before you use the table.

dannyb · June 16, 2019, 11:08 AM

We recently celebrated our 44th. I don't hide things from her, and she doesn't hide things from me. In our early married life, guns were not really a part of things because we married in Mass. and I was from the PR of NYC. When we moved to PA, I started my interest in firearms. She was not a great gun enthusiast, but felt that as long as I kept things safe it was OK. She did start going to the range with me a few years ago; we bought three revolvers that she likes to shoot when we go. If I felt that I needed to hide things that were of import to me, I don't think that our marriage would have lasted for this long. That is a fundamental fact of successful married life.

Leaf · June 16, 2019, 05:24 PM

I'm a Marine, a retired police officer, a former probation officer, and I've been married for 39 years; 34 of those years with my current wife (knock on wood). I also have an M.S. in Mental Health Counseling, I'm a nationally certified and practicing clinical mental health counselor, and I have been so for many years now.

No offense to anyone but I have yet to find a human being who does not have "things of import" they opt not to share with their spouse/significant other and in many cases that is probably a good thing.

But hey, there is always a first!

Unfortunately, I fear I cannot use the mini-14 excuse or similar any longer. Since my spouse's retirement she has taken up the sport of shooting and has become quite knowledgeable on the subject dammit!

Ibmikey · July 10, 2019, 08:12 PM

“My wife does not like me buying guns” Dump her and after you recover financially you can buy lots of guns to keep you warm on cold winter nights

P5 Guy · July 11, 2019, 07:05 AM

Ten years ago today my wife of 30 years packed her stuff and left.
Six years ago this month I retired, was actually terminated so the boss could hire cheaper help.
These are the happiest years of my life, I buy, trade and shoot to my hearts content.

Armybrat · July 12, 2019, 11:56 AM

My wife of 52 years does not like guns, never has fired one, but is happy because she receives jewelry that is comparable, or better, in value.

Reloadron · July 12, 2019, 04:54 PM

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My wife of 52 years does not like guns, never has fired one, but is happy because she receives jewelry that is comparable, or better, in value.

About the same here. There is a place in the safe for her jewelry and my guns. She does own an older Walther PPK which I think she actually shot once 20 years ago.

Ron

sakata8242 · July 13, 2019, 11:48 AM

Mine never shot a .22 until I started dating her. She doesn’t have strong feelings one way or the other. She is fine with me buying ammo and guns (she even says from time to time, “you haven’t bought anything new in a while; when are you going to?” and is fine with me spending a few hours at the range every week. I got really really lucky.

the45er · August 1, 2019, 01:47 PM

....................but she knows how!

June 2, 2019, 10:44 AM	#152
Jack Ryan Member Join Date: November 9, 2009 Posts: 61	7 pages later and you haven't dumped her yet? __________________ Free men own guns. Slaves don't.

June 2, 2019, 03:38 PM	#153
Mongo_Bongo Member Join Date: August 11, 2018 Posts: 41	My wife does not like me buying pistols. Most would prefer you invest the money in something they consider useful, such as antique tablecloths, that have to be removed before you use the table.

June 16, 2019, 11:08 AM	#154
dannyb Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 336	I guess I found a rare one We recently celebrated our 44th. I don't hide things from her, and she doesn't hide things from me. In our early married life, guns were not really a part of things because we married in Mass. and I was from the PR of NYC. When we moved to PA, I started my interest in firearms. She was not a great gun enthusiast, but felt that as long as I kept things safe it was OK. She did start going to the range with me a few years ago; we bought three revolvers that she likes to shoot when we go. If I felt that I needed to hide things that were of import to me, I don't think that our marriage would have lasted for this long. That is a fundamental fact of successful married life. __________________ Moron Lave (send a Congressman through the car wash)

June 16, 2019, 05:24 PM	#155
Leaf Junior member Join Date: August 11, 2018 Posts: 198	I'm a Marine, a retired police officer, a former probation officer, and I've been married for 39 years; 34 of those years with my current wife (knock on wood). I also have an M.S. in Mental Health Counseling, I'm a nationally certified and practicing clinical mental health counselor, and I have been so for many years now. No offense to anyone but I have yet to find a human being who does not have "things of import" they opt not to share with their spouse/significant other and in many cases that is probably a good thing. But hey, there is always a first! Unfortunately, I fear I cannot use the mini-14 excuse or similar any longer. Since my spouse's retirement she has taken up the sport of shooting and has become quite knowledgeable on the subject dammit! Last edited by Leaf; June 16, 2019 at 05:32 PM.

August 1, 2019, 01:47 PM	#161
the45er Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2008 Location: The mini-hill country of Texas Posts: 254	My wife doesn't shoot much............. ....................but she knows how! Last edited by the45er; August 1, 2019 at 01:53 PM.

June 1, 2019, 11:01 PM	#151
Leaf Junior member Join Date: August 11, 2018 Posts: 198	There are a few AK's and AR's out there that my wife thinks are "what, this is my old mini-14."

July 10, 2019, 08:12 PM	#156
Ibmikey Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2013 Location: Now relocated to Texas Posts: 2,943	“My wife does not like me buying guns” Dump her and after you recover financially you can buy lots of guns to keep you warm on cold winter nights

July 11, 2019, 07:05 AM	#157
P5 Guy Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2005 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,804	Ten years ago today my wife of 30 years packed her stuff and left. Six years ago this month I retired, was actually terminated so the boss could hire cheaper help. These are the happiest years of my life, I buy, trade and shoot to my hearts content.

July 12, 2019, 11:56 AM	#158
Armybrat Senior Member Join Date: May 10, 2009 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 976	My wife of 52 years does not like guns, never has fired one, but is happy because she receives jewelry that is comparable, or better, in value.

July 13, 2019, 11:48 AM	#160
sakata8242 Member Join Date: August 14, 2010 Posts: 55	Mine never shot a .22 until I started dating her. She doesn’t have strong feelings one way or the other. She is fine with me buying ammo and guns (she even says from time to time, “you haven’t bought anything new in a while; when are you going to?” and is fine with me spending a few hours at the range every week. I got really really lucky.