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Originally Posted by kenoc7
I understand that you are a safe, responsible gun owner but why on earth do you need three guns?
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At first I thought this was a stupid question, but then realized it’s a naive question from someone who knows basically absolutely nothing about guns. There are several reasons to own multiple guns. Hand guns are very different than rifles. Semi automatics, revolvers, bolt action, break barrel, pump action, lever action, muzzleloaders, are all different and offer the shooter different experiences. Different calibers or shot types have different applications. Bird hunters use a scatter gun (shot gun with different choke tubes), while hunting small game (varmint hunting) a 22 or 223 would be appropriate. Bear, moose, or elk hunting would require something like a 30-06. Some hunting requires a firearm for close shots in a wooded area while others require very long shots in open areas. Hunting regulations are another reason to own several guns. In Massachusetts there are three deer seasons, archery, shot gun, and muzzleloader, but one can travel to a neighboring state and use a center file rifle such as a 30 30 or 30-06. During the day one can hunt coyotes with a center fire 223, but after dark must use a rim fire 22. Many hunting firearms are designed for specific game targets or hunting situations, and regulations often require hunters to own several guns. Hope that answers your question.