Anyone else here like to collect or shoot guns? I've just recently (at least the LAST couple of years) gotten into shooting. I really enjoy it and gives me something to do at times.

So what do you have?

And what's your favorite?

They scare me too much….along with lawn mowers and chainsaws, table saws, band saws….anything 'saws' I guess.

My wife is the same way. But I had taught her how to shot some so she could protect herself and the kids if something happens while I'm away.

I don't like guns, but used to go hunting with my Father. Then I could not shoot the deer.

I take spiders and bugs back outside. I think the only thing I kill are flys.

We have Dobermans and alarm system. The Dobs do a great job protecting.

We have had people on our property late a night, even the State Police said a good watch dog is the best thing.

Power tools, that's another story. I love them. My husbands, drills, saws, table saws etc. I use them.

I picked out my Jonh Deere Tractor Mower, edger, powerwasher, blower, and wet/dry vac.

We argued in the store about the tractor and I won.

Mu ha ha. I love them all, and use them. They are mine! I changed the oil and filter., and put new plugs in my tractor yesterday.

Learned a long time, I'm in charge of home maintainence, no matter what type.

Gee, I feel like an episode of, Tool Time. /biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':rolleyes:' />

My father was a cop from 1949-1967 and manage to accumulate quite a few weapons over the years. He preferred .38s to .45s. He'd mentioned he'd been in several heated situations w/partners who's automatics jammed and that was all he needed to see. He got my Mom a derringer and a .22 during the 50s because the Mob were doing home invasion intidmidation tactics against cops families and he thought it best that she be protected when he wasn't around. After he died and she did a thorough investigation of the house she found 4 .38s. She kept one and gave the rest to my Uncle to dispose of properly (my dad's brother also happens to be a cop). No further mention of the .22 or deringer…not sure their status.

We are fencers in my family. So, it's all swords. Foil, Epee, Sabre. Some Japanese, my son's collection. And, others. My son has been at the National's for Sabre.

I like to shoot, although these days it's mostly my bow and a bb pistol I keep around for running off wildlife. Just doesn't seem safe to have an actual firearm around the house with kids who can't resist messing with things.