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NutmegYankee

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21. Fair enough.

Sat Jan 5, 2013, 11:29 PM

Jan 2013

I have a few pistols and a rifle, all but one passed down to me from family. Like you I grew up doing firearm sports.

I see this story as somewhat sensationalized, such as the focus on 20,000 rounds of ammo. It really makes a difference what kind of ammo. I have probably 2000 rounds of .22 LR alone, since the stuff comes in small boxes and was at one time less than $20 for 500. I bought a bunch in bulk back in 2008 as I heard the paranoid right wingers were driving ammo prices up, which they did. I don't find it worth it to reload the .22 ammo, so I just plink away at targets and dump the brass for recycling. Larger rounds I reload, so I probably only have about 200 max of those. It seems like a lot of rounds, but you know you use a lot in target shooting and .22 LR is so damn cheap it's dumb to not bulk up on it.

At the end of the day, if you don't harm others with your collection, I find it hard to justify interfering with it.

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130 guns, 20,000 rounds of ammo found in foreclosed CT home [View all] TheCowsCameHome Jan 2013 OP

Hoarder? n/t krispos42 Jan 2013 #1

I think they prefer to call themselves "Collectors". nt Walk away Jan 2013 #53

Not selling when you can't make your house payment? krispos42 Jan 2013 #73

Can buy guns but can't pay mortgage? And then just leaves them? Strange. appleannie1 Jan 2013 #2

from the article Duckhunter935 Jan 2013 #3

This is why... LP2K12 Jan 2013 #4

Please enumerate... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2013 #7

My numbers... LP2K12 Jan 2013 #10

What about collectors or sports shooters? NutmegYankee Jan 2013 #15

My father has a collection LP2K12 Jan 2013 #17

Fair enough. NutmegYankee Jan 2013 #21

Reload .22 rimfire??? overthehillvet Jan 2013 #107

I don't reload it. NutmegYankee Jan 2013 #121

That's because it can't be done jmowreader Jan 2013 #145

It CAN be done sir pball Jan 2013 #146

If you're preparing for direst times, you don't want a .22 jmowreader Jan 2013 #147

Yep, the problem is, it always gets emotional and laden with fear. Clear heads need RKP5637 Jan 2013 #128

Agreed LP2K12 Jan 2013 #130

another ex nra member madrchsod Jan 2013 #151

What is an approved range? former-republican Jan 2013 #25

I shoot plenty... LP2K12 Jan 2013 #28

Variety is the spice of life NickB79 Jan 2013 #46

I've also posted in other threads... LP2K12 Jan 2013 #47

Missed your post here but what about competitive shooting? former-republican Jan 2013 #65

Yeah... LP2K12 Jan 2013 #74

I started a thread a while back where I would like to see a federal law or at least former-republican Jan 2013 #92

I agree. LP2K12 Jan 2013 #103

Someone else should have to limit the number of firearms they can own... reACTIONary Jan 2013 #61

Someone should limit the number of words the Riftaxe Jan 2013 #86

Someone should limit the campaign contributions of the plutocracy... reACTIONary Jan 2013 #102

if then your zipped mate! Riftaxe Jan 2013 #117

Why are you mixing home defense with shooting? former-republican Jan 2013 #57

You know... LP2K12 Jan 2013 #70

100 rd per firearm? .22LR ammo is sold in 500-rd boxes at Walmart NickB79 Jan 2013 #31

Numbers & laws... LP2K12 Jan 2013 #34

My numbers: discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2013 #35

Yes... LP2K12 Jan 2013 #124

What's with... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2013 #126

As a collector and shooter... LP2K12 Jan 2013 #129

Thanks discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2013 #136

Yes, it is. LP2K12 Jan 2013 #141

2 firearms per home? Perfect reason to own an AR-15 then NickB79 Jan 2013 #36

Post removed Post removed Jan 2013 #48

I have a 3-yr old daughter NickB79 Jan 2013 #52

And how would this prevent crimes, exactly? NickB79 Jan 2013 #41

The lady LP2K12 Jan 2013 #45

OK, I can understand where you're coming from NickB79 Jan 2013 #51

Not a problem... LP2K12 Jan 2013 #59

How on earth do you know how the lady in Jenoch Jan 2013 #54

I go through more than a hundred rounds in one day at the range. nt Mojorabbit Jan 2013 #115

So do I LP2K12 Jan 2013 #123

I would rather buy it when on sale and keep it here. Mojorabbit Jan 2013 #140

I have 10,000 rd of ammo in my house NickB79 Jan 2013 #9

You should tell the fire department RobertEarl Jan 2013 #20

Ammo really isn't that dangerous in a fire. NutmegYankee Jan 2013 #22

Sure, ok RobertEarl Jan 2013 #27

Of course bullets kill people NickB79 Jan 2013 #30

10,000 rounds in a fire? RobertEarl Jan 2013 #37

Ignorance of science is a right wing thing. X_Digger Jan 2013 #32

It's called physics. NutmegYankee Jan 2013 #33

A bullet not in a barrel doesn't go fast enough to kill somebody Recursion Jan 2013 #39

The barrel makes it go fast? That's nutzoid. RobertEarl Jan 2013 #43

Of course the barrel makes it go fast (along with the chamber). Do you understand how guns work? Recursion Jan 2013 #50

Yes. The chamber RobertEarl Jan 2013 #60

Then present that case. NutmegYankee Jan 2013 #63

You know what a Hilti gun is? RobertEarl Jan 2013 #76

Nah really, don't hold a firecracker in the hand? NutmegYankee Jan 2013 #79

You like losing? RobertEarl Jan 2013 #89

You lost 10 posts ago. NutmegYankee Jan 2013 #90

Wrong Lurker Deluxe Jan 2013 #149

It's all about containing and directing pressure NickB79 Jan 2013 #58

Go tell the firemen RobertEarl Jan 2013 #62

You failed to address his point. NutmegYankee Jan 2013 #66

What is your point, if you have one? RobertEarl Jan 2013 #68

Try reading the sub thread. NutmegYankee Jan 2013 #71

So, you quit? RobertEarl Jan 2013 #77

Nope. Not my job to read to you. NutmegYankee Jan 2013 #81

Your loss, sport. RobertEarl Jan 2013 #84

... NutmegYankee Jan 2013 #87

Firemen know the hazards. They have been trained. You obviously have not been. geckosfeet Jan 2013 #78

Yeah. I know some firemen. RobertEarl Jan 2013 #83

I have'nt tried it with 10k. But I have seen bullets fizzle in a fire. geckosfeet Jan 2013 #127

Ok. tradecenter Jan 2013 #131

time of the list of "E's" and an I overthehillvet Jan 2013 #111

What if the barrel were 22 feet long? RobertEarl Jan 2013 #113

So, the barrel does not contain pressure? PavePusher Jan 2013 #143

Nope still not quite right overthehillvet Jan 2013 #144

# 149 Lurker Deluxe Jan 2013 #150

umm it's called research Jules2u Oct 2013 #158

welcome to DU gopiscrap Oct 2013 #159

And fire departments do hold back nadinbrzezinski Jan 2013 #40

They hold back because of loaded weapons potential. NutmegYankee Jan 2013 #44

You may have seen one too many movies NickB79 Jan 2013 #29

10,000 bullets in a house fire? RobertEarl Jan 2013 #42

Didn't read the link, did you? NickB79 Jan 2013 #49

He'll, how many homes have 250 gallons of freaking heating oil ready to go? NT NutmegYankee Jan 2013 #69

Well, I threw a single bullet in a fire, just to prove you wrong NickB79 Jan 2013 #75

Just kidding here, but RobertEarl Jan 2013 #80

You remind me of someone I worked with once NickB79 Jan 2013 #91

You remind me of someone in a ... RobertEarl Jan 2013 #94

LOL, yeah they'll tell on me NickB79 Jan 2013 #96

Right, So tell them RobertEarl Jan 2013 #97

So, I took your advice and called the local fire department NickB79 Jan 2013 #148

You can see what happens for yourself Major Nikon Jan 2013 #98

Uh, hello!? RobertEarl Jan 2013 #99

I don't have a single bullet in my home Major Nikon Jan 2013 #100

1 vs. 10,000, Major. Duh. RobertEarl Jan 2013 #101

Do you have any idea what you are going on about? Major Nikon Jan 2013 #105

You post a tube link and start barking at me? RobertEarl Jan 2013 #106

You are trying to perpetuate a myth that's been cold hard busted Major Nikon Jan 2013 #110

Uhmmm RobertEarl Jan 2013 #112

basic physics...where are those bullets are going to go? Riftaxe Jan 2013 #116

Why, they didn't do anything wrong other than not pay mortgage rl6214 Jan 2013 #109

Now it makes sense why there are 200 million guns in the U.S. but only 1 in 4 owns one. JaneyVee Jan 2013 #5

Its over 300M firearms and growing. About half the households in the US have firearms ProgressiveProfessor Jan 2013 #6

"About half the households in the US have firearms" discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2013 #8

One-third of U.S. households own guns MightyMopar Jan 2013 #12

Depends if you believe a VPC funded phone survey ProgressiveProfessor Jan 2013 #13

Yeah, Gallup has proved to be accurate MightyMopar Jan 2013 #14

Perhaps it is just living in New Hampshire Riftaxe Jan 2013 #93

Of course it would under-estimate the real numbers NickB79 Jan 2013 #64

With only... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2013 #38

Something is not right. Lady Freedom Returns Jan 2013 #11

It's hard to sell guns in Conn. We have some of the strictest laws in the country. NutmegYankee Jan 2013 #16

If his house was in trouble, then the guy should have stopped stockpiling weapons agentS Jan 2013 #18

How do you Berserker Jan 2013 #23

Obviously his mortgage troubles didn't start overnight agentS Jan 2013 #24

The military-industrial-complex (MIC) is getting competition from the WIC (weapon-industrial-comple kelliekat44 Jan 2013 #19

It's becoming apparent that guns can be an addiction MightyMopar Jan 2013 #26

Yes - And A Sick And Depraved One At That cantbeserious Jan 2013 #56

I guess it's like any collection rightsideout Jan 2013 #82

Good God, 20000 rounds of ammunition?! billbailey19448jj Jan 2013 #55

20,000 rounds is enough to kill a whole town. A civilian having that many bullets is bluestate10 Jan 2013 #67

Really? A whole town? NickB79 Jan 2013 #95

Who says there is no such thing as a 'gun fetish'. earthside Jan 2013 #72

Probably .22 LR Riftaxe Jan 2013 #85

I love sensationalism when politically bent for agenda. flvegan Jan 2013 #88

Actually, I do... madinmaryland Jan 2013 #108

10 months would be a hell of a lot to work with Riftaxe Jan 2013 #118

Has to be more to the story Kennah Jan 2013 #104

Hmm not sure about that, i have a break action revolver Riftaxe Jan 2013 #119

With an inert grenade and mortar with the guns, $40 handguns seem unlikely to be representative Kennah Jan 2013 #142

Clearly NOT a "well organized" militia. nt eppur_se_muova Jan 2013 #114

Probably why you are not on the supreme court Riftaxe Jan 2013 #120

$60 k worth of guns and ammo + can't pay the mortgage = Gun Nut jpak Jan 2013 #122

Bet he gets them back - lynne Jan 2013 #134

I think lynne has analyzed the situation correctly slackmaster Jan 2013 #138

I question his mental well-being TheCowsCameHome Jan 2013 #125

A lot of people in the country walked away from upside down mortgages former-republican Jan 2013 #133

Nice deflection, but a fail. TheCowsCameHome Jan 2013 #135

It's not a fail or a deflection former-republican Jan 2013 #137

Is that a request, or a demand? TheCowsCameHome Jan 2013 #139

I doubt that it was a question of keeping the gun collection vs. having a roof over one's head slackmaster Jan 2013 #152

I don't know what this guy is thinking. TheCowsCameHome Jan 2013 #153

I'm sorry I spent that much time carefully writing something that you didn't bother reading slackmaster Jan 2013 #154

Your post was based on a purely hypothetical scenario (your very words) TheCowsCameHome Jan 2013 #155

Your conjecture that the person values guns over a domicile relies on several huge assumptions slackmaster Jan 2013 #156

Which did he lose - his guns or his house? TheCowsCameHome Jan 2013 #157

the nra would be trilled if houses were guns themselves samsingh Jan 2013 #132