The "why do you need more than one" question

[Alan]

Non-gun people don't get why you need multiple guns of the same type. To them, a rifle is a rifle. How do you even explain it? Or do you just stop trying? I've given up explaining why I need three ARs. Let me know if you've found words that actually work.

 

[Cpt Jon]

When people ask me, Why do you need more than one gun? I just explain that different guns are like different tools. One hammer can't do the job of every wrench. If they still don't get it, I just smile and change the subject.

 

[Doubleauto]

“Need” and “guns” should never be used in the same sentence!!

 

[Alan]

When people ask me, Why do you need more than one gun? I just explain that different guns are like different tools. One hammer can't do the job of every wrench. If they still don't get it, I just smile and change the subject.

That’s my usual explanation too. If the tools analogy doesn’t land, I just smile and move on.

 

[Alan]

“Need” and “guns” should never be used in the same sentence!!

Yup!!! “Need” isn’t the point. It’s a hobby, interest and preference..not survival math.

 

[ChesBayRtrvr]

If they ask, they don't understand. I would ask them why they don't just own a hammer and not a hammer, a pair of pliers, screwdriver....etc., but they probably don't own any tools anyway.