How many guns should you own before you can refer to it as a "collection"?

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Posted: 3/16/2005 10:37:18 AM EDT

I've seen and read many times of people who have a few guns they refer to them as a "collection".

To me a collection would start at 5 or more.

Posted: 3/16/2005 10:40:07 AM EDT

[#1]

To me more than 1.

Posted: 3/16/2005 10:40:56 AM EDT

[#2]

I would say as soon as you own more than one gun that fulfills the same role.

Two handguns, two shotguns, etc etc.

Posted: 3/16/2005 10:41:51 AM EDT

[#3]

100 - If it ain't into 3 digits, it ain't a "collection."

An old-timer gun enthusiast I knew had a different standard. He always said, "If you don't have at least one for every year you've been on this earth, you shouldn't consider yourself a "collector"..."

I like my standard better.

Posted: 3/16/2005 10:43:51 AM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
I've seen and read many times of people who have a few guns they refer to them as a "collection".

To me a collection would start at 5 or more.

I hold my nose up at your defined amount.

Seriously, it kind of depends. If you have one each: CCW gun, target gun, hunting shotgun and clays shotgun, that desn't seem like a collection.

If you have different collective branches of your guns, like "The C&R's", "The AR's", "The Commies" , "The CCW's", "The Target Guns", you are there.

Posted: 3/16/2005 10:46:17 AM EDT

[#5]

I think the ARFCOM answer is 2, a .38 and a 10-22 will make you a collector

My answer is what ever number of guns it was that I lost in a tragic boating accident...

Posted: 3/16/2005 10:46:28 AM EDT

[#6]

I've often wondered that myself.

Although my pre-boat accident roster of firearms was quite large, I never considered it a collection 'cause so few could be considered collectable. And there was no "theme" to my cache of arms. No "rifles of American wars" or "cowboy" firearms. Just a bunch of assorted guns.

Posted: 3/16/2005 10:47:08 AM EDT

[#7]

Didn't ya'll read the Handgun control thread? Over 1 is an "Arsenal."

Posted: 3/16/2005 10:51:24 AM EDT

[#8]

Would this be a collection?

I like to call it my assortment.

Posted: 3/16/2005 10:53:09 AM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
Would this be a collection?

I like to call it my assortment.

www.hunt101.com/img/254484.JPG

Collection

Posted: 3/16/2005 10:53:54 AM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Would this be a collection?

I like to call it my assortment.

www.hunt101.com/img/254484.JPG

Collection

A good start...

Posted: 3/16/2005 10:54:07 AM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
Would this be a collection?

I like to call it my assortment.

www.hunt101.com/img/254484.JPG

You have a 10/22 so you are halfway there.

Posted: 3/16/2005 11:00:18 AM EDT

[#12]

I'd say 2, as long as they were collectible. I have a lot of guns, but none of them are collectible.

Just because I buy 100 stamps and put them in my desk drawer, I do not have a stamp collection.

Posted: 3/16/2005 2:04:10 PM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
I'd say 2, as long as they were collectible. I have a lot of guns, but none of them are collectible.

Just because I buy 100 stamps and put them in my desk drawer, I do not have a stamp collection.

you are a wise man.

Posted: 3/16/2005 2:26:13 PM EDT

[#14]

Whatever amount the MSM will call it a stockpile not a collection.

Posted: 3/16/2005 2:28:15 PM EDT

[#15]

2 or more

its plural and you can carry one in each hand

Posted: 3/16/2005 2:31:30 PM EDT

[#16]

1 for every year of life.

Posted: 3/16/2005 2:41:10 PM EDT

[#17]

I think it depends a lot on why you buy them.
If you buy/build guns that you dont need but just want to have because they're neat or different or cool or old or rare, then you are collecting.
Most of my guns fall in those categories so I would think I collect guns, ergo I have a collection.

A few are dedicated to the self defence role.

Posted: 3/16/2005 2:45:43 PM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:
Whatever amount the MSM will call it a stockpile not a collection.hr

So, one EBR and a couple of mags is now a collection?

Posted: 3/16/2005 2:47:02 PM EDT

[#19]

Is this a collection?

Here are the CMP Greeks

Here are the "sproting arms"

And the pistols

Well, I know this is a beginner collection, but I am only 25 so it will do for now.

Posted: 3/16/2005 2:48:49 PM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:
Is this a collection?
www.hunt101.com/img/073812.jpg
Here are the CMP Greeks
www.hunt101.com/img/257962.jpg
Here are the "sproting arms"
www.hunt101.com/img/264779.jpg
And the pistols
www.hunt101.com/img/264782.jpg

Well, I know this is a beginner collection, but I am only 25 so it will do for now.

Yes.

Posted: 3/16/2005 2:49:28 PM EDT

[#21]

Quoted:
To me more than 1.

+1

More politically correct as well versus using terms like "Armory".

Posted: 3/16/2005 2:50:27 PM EDT

[#22]

Quoted:
To me more than 1.

+1

HH

Posted: 3/16/2005 4:54:56 PM EDT

[#23]

Underwater Bump

Let's see some more "collection" examples

Posted: 3/16/2005 4:56:25 PM EDT

[#24]

I'm too poor to own a collection

Posted: 3/16/2005 4:57:34 PM EDT

[#25]

in excess of 20

Posted: 3/16/2005 5:07:51 PM EDT

[#26]

I prefer ARSENAL.

Posted: 3/16/2005 5:09:25 PM EDT

[#27]

Depends where you're from. In Massachusetts, it doesn't take much for the news media to declare an Arsenal.

Posted: 3/16/2005 5:25:01 PM EDT

[#28]

How many for a "cache"?

Posted: 3/16/2005 5:35:15 PM EDT

[#29]

Quoted:
I would say as soon as you own more than one gun that fulfills the same role.

Two handguns, two shotguns, etc etc.

+1

Posted: 3/16/2005 5:49:00 PM EDT

[#30]

When you lose count of the number, or you look at the group and just count "pretty many". Also when you find guns you forgot about, especially after you just bought one like it to fill the gap.

Posted: 3/16/2005 5:56:31 PM EDT

[#31]

Quoted:
Would this be a collection?

I like to call it my assortment.

www.hunt101.com/img/254484.JPG

I use "accumulation," as that implies I don't have to be too neat.

Posted: 3/16/2005 5:58:55 PM EDT

[#32]

As soon as redundancy in terms of practicality comes into play.

Such as...having an AR and a AK. Basically redundant. The start of a collection.

Posted: 3/16/2005 6:00:14 PM EDT

[#33]

*if you own 1 - 5 guns your a beginner gun collector

*10 - 16 guns is average

*20 plus is more advanced

*50 + is old timer

Posted: 3/16/2005 7:03:31 PM EDT

[#34]

The law in canada is 10 or more firearms makes you a collector !

Posted: 3/16/2005 8:48:16 PM EDT

[#35]

7 handguns, 3 shottys, 11 rifles.

Do I qualify?

Posted: 3/16/2005 8:56:55 PM EDT

[#36]

61 as of yesterday, I too prefer the term arsenal

Posted: 3/16/2005 8:59:35 PM EDT

[#37]

I've never been interested in having a collection. Collections are for collectors.

I want an arsenal. Liberal asshats and impending tragic boating accidents seem to threaten the status of my arsenal every day.

Posted: 3/16/2005 9:04:26 PM EDT

[#38]

I have a C&R so technically I am a "collector" I prefer to think of my self as an enthusuiast, or crazy guy with guns

.

Here are some pics I took last night

this one is under construction still. should be done by this weekend.

Posted: 3/16/2005 9:05:41 PM EDT

[#39]

If gun number is >2, then it is a collection.

Posted: 3/16/2005 9:06:39 PM EDT

[#40]

Well if you live in NY and you own any thing more than 1 I guess its not a collection.

"It goes well beyond a collection. Maybe an obsession." Wilutis said Nager could have been ready "to fight a war."

Weapons haul at Hauppauge house

Posted: 3/16/2005 9:13:59 PM EDT

[#41]

When you have enough to arm everyone in your household and both your neighbors households. That is a "arsenal"

Posted: 3/16/2005 9:14:12 PM EDT

[#42]

Well by most of the standards listed, I guess I have a collection. Of course, I just had a birthday this past Monday, so I'll need to add another one to the group for that reason.....

Woody

Posted: 3/16/2005 9:16:15 PM EDT

[#43]

A portion of the "collection" My babies

Posted: 3/16/2005 9:20:10 PM EDT

[#44]

Quoted:
When you lose count of the number, or you look at the group and just count "pretty many". Also when you find guns you forgot about, especially after you just bought one like it to fill the gap.

+1 A couple of years ago I was thinking about buying a .22 for smallbore silhouette. After thinking about options for a couple of weeks I found a Remington 581in the back of the safe.

Posted: 3/16/2005 9:34:27 PM EDT

[#45]

25

Posted: 3/16/2005 9:44:44 PM EDT

[#46]

Quoted:
I've seen and read many times of people who have a few guns they refer to them as a "collection".

To meBATFE a ~~collection~~STOCKPILE would start at 5 or more.

Couldnt help myself!!

ETA...I only own one Yucky gun...its called the Cricket it shoots .22 short's!! BTW : I do have the right to defend my family!!

Bad guns........BAD!!!