It finally happened.......

[WebSnyper]

After 14 years of marriage and 18+ years together my wife finally made a comment about my rifles. All she said was "that's quite a collection you've got going there" but every married man on the planet knows that it wasn't just a casual comment, there's something else there lol.

It's not my fault it started raining and I couldn't put them all away after doing some optic swapping earlier today. I don't mind the bedroom looking like this.

I’ve never felt I needed to intentionally keep anything from her, she just never really said anything before. As long as the bills are paid I don’t think she really cares, much.

Been married for 40 years, the wife doesn't even look anymore.

Yep, been married 26 years now and the wife doesn't care/ask, but I also don't generally have all the black plastic ut at once. Just seeing one or two at a time she doesn't differentiate them much.

 

[actaeon277]

The spouse gets a cut of any gun related transaction I make.
Sell one/buy one/build one/ fix one.....she gets cash.
It aint much but over a year she makes out.
If I do a big transaction she negotiates like a dang lawyer. It is fun. Keeps it lite. Makes it fun.
I have even built her up a few and yes, it is a transaction.....

 

[fullmetaljesus]

I don't need to keep purchases from my wife either. Our last conversation after just buying a thermal scanner.

Me: I think I want to buy a REAP-IR
Her: how much is it?
Me: $9,000
Her: didn't you just buy a thermal?
Me: yeah...
Her: why don't you wait until next year.
Me: ok

I don't need to keep secrets.

I don't mean to be ride but what do you do for a living that allows you to drop 9k on a scope?

I may need a career change.

 

[Rookie]

Lol, I work at Chrysler. Three of the four kids got out on their own in the past few years, and my wife got hired full time at Chrysler just before they moved out. Combined with the fact that I work seven days a week, all of it has really helped with my play money.

 

[Gypsy31]

Nice! I’m digging the Mod 0.

 

[fullmetaljesus]

Lol, I work at Chrysler. Three of the four kids got out on their own in the past few years, and my wife got hired full time at Chrysler just before they moved out. Combined with the fact that I work seven days a week, all of it has really helped with my play money.

Right on thanks. Good on ya man. Have any gladiators on the lot? I'd love to take one for a test drive.

 

[Rookie]

I work where we cast the transmissions. We don't see any vehicles.

 

[DRob]

We have "some" long guns and a "few" handguns. I'm confident the wife has paid for half of them. She's currently advocating that I get a Glock 43X so our EDC magazines are interchangeable. I'm dragging my feet to see if she'll just buy it for me. She has a direct impingement check book!


Edit: As predicted, just got home from BGF with a new Glock 43X and the wife said, "I'll pay it for it if you want". Darn the luck.

 

[Hop]

My wife's comment won't pass the language filter.

"That's bull****!"

 

[easy]

My wife doesn't really give a rat about guns in general, or how many or what type I have. Just so long as there's enough money for her 'projects' and a little extra for the occasional evening out.

 

[VERT]

I’ve never felt I needed to intentionally keep anything from her, she just never really said anything before. As long as the bills are paid I don’t think she really cares, much.

Same with my wife. Although I don’t exactly bring up my gun purchases. Better to just leave them in the safe and not mention it. She understands that I might need a duplicate of a particular type of firearm. She also realizes that guns will eventually leave the house with the boy soon enough. But...she would also ask questions if I started lining stuff up along the wall.

 

[SmileDocHill]

Maybe it is the picture of rifles with the subject of family but when I first saw the picture I thought it looked like the "family" sticker people put on the back of their car.

 

[churchmouse]

My wife's comment won't pass the language filter.

"That's bull****!"

Sounds like my 2nd "X"...........

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

Recent quote from my wife after a range date:

Her - "I like that one (referring to my 6" BH .357), I think I'll keep it."

Me - "What? Wait, does that mean I have an open spot in the roster to fill?"

H - "That's not what I said. No more, but this one's mine now."

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[ParkerBoy]

Are any of you familiar with the "48 Hour Rule"? Basically it states that anything "new" must be displayed "in the open" for at least 48 hours........then, if you are questioned as to "how long have you had that?", you can state that...."I've had that forever". That applies to things like cars, boats, motorcycles, fishing equipment, guns, etc. "In the open" means that it must not be "hidden", but displayed "more or less" in the open. In this case it means that in a gun cabinet or stacked in the corner with other guns, should apply....this is considered a grey area, so be careful.

If you have questions, I refer you to "Garage Logic" for further information. Look it up. Do your research!

 

[tcecil88]

After 14 years of marriage and 18+ years together my wife finally made a comment about my rifles. All she said was "that's quite a collection you've got going there" but every married man on the planet knows that it wasn't just a casual comment, there's something else there lol.

It's not my fault it started raining and I couldn't put them all away after doing some optic swapping earlier today. I don't mind the bedroom looking like this.

Looks like a man who is prepared for all eventualities. I have a few lined up in the bedroom as well.
I just finished up my second pistol, and sixth overall AR in the house. My wife walked into the room when I had the pistols out side by side and gave them a look like "where did that one come from?", but never said a word about it. I just bought the lower for my 7th, but it is going to be an X Products Can Cannon for launching tennis balls. I have enough parts to build up 2 upper and lower assemblies from the barrel extension back. The Can Cannon for one and probably an A2 built like the M16A2 I carried in Iraq for the second build.

 

[Doug B]

I have 18 ARs and hope my wife never finds out

...and for $50, we won't tell her.

 

[Thumper]

...and for $50, we won't tell her. 

Thats not fair.LOL

 

[Clay Pigeon]

I’ve never felt I needed to intentionally keep anything from her, she just never really said anything before. As long as the bills are paid I don’t think she really cares, much.

Most don't care, until its time for them to get half.

 

[2Lucky]

I know a guy that collects pipes and has them sent to his friends house so his wife doesnt find out. SHHHHHHHHHHHH!