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Amishman

(5,554 posts)

8. Some just have a horder mentality

Reply to Jamastiene (Original post)

Thu Jun 18, 2020, 04:24 PM

Jun 2020

My (often mentioned) brother in law fits this category.

Last time I asked he said he has around 200 guns. He has several actual legal machine guns. He definitely enjoys shooting, but I'd say the biggest reason he has so many is a horder / collector mentality. I'd describe it as deadly Pokemon, gotta collect them all.

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Someone asked what causes people to amass lots of assault weapons. [View all] Jamastiene Jun 2020 OP

Assault weapons give the illusion of providing power to the powerless. no_hypocrisy Jun 2020 #1

I was just going to say the same thing Marrah_Goodman Jun 2020 #9

I remember a few years ago a fellow worker bragging about his assault rifle... WyattKansas Jun 2020 #2

Another consideration is that some people really like to collect things Steelrolled Jun 2020 #3

From my previous discussions with a few "Collectors" ThoughtCriminal Jun 2020 #4

I agree with every point you make. procon Jun 2020 #5

K&R for the post and the discussion. crickets Jun 2020 #6

Guns are rebellious symbols and as we learn more about the symbol-minded..... Brainfodder Jun 2020 #7

Some just have a horder mentality Amishman Jun 2020 #8

I know several competition shooters, and some serious hunters. Mopar151 Jun 2020 #10

Gunslinger fantasies ? struggle4progress Jun 2020 #11

Don't forget - Guns are a blast to shoot. And once you have 1 jmg257 Jun 2020 #12