I try to keep at least 1000 for each firearm I have. The exception right now is my 12ga. And I need to rectify that situation. I've considered down sizing the calibers I own, but my collection is pretty much curated now to Items I like and have use for. Each has a purpose and does it well.The Annoyed Man wrote: ↑Wed Aug 07, 2024 9:01 am I’ve recently read that book, and two others. I follow Martin on Twitter. He has a lot of good points, one of which is don’t get distracted by Gucci gear. For instance, he says that for the average armed citizen, something like a PSA AR and 1000 rounds of ammo is plenty good enough. I’m in the blessed position of having nicer rifles than that, and a LOT more ammo than that, but the reality is that if I’m in a firefight that burns through large quantities of ammo, I did something wrong.
I honestly think that I could reduce my firearms inventory to one good rifle, one good shotgun, one good pistol, some form of .22, have 1000 rounds for each, and I'd be more than well enough armed for any contingency. Food, water, and other sustenance items will likely be a lot more important.
I could probably get rid of the 300WM rifles because they 270 does everything I need here in Texas. But I have dreams of a nice Elk hunt in Utah in the future. I probably don't need 380,9,40, 357 and 45... But for different clothing and different situations they are all excellent for their purpose. And the 9 and 45 are just pure pieces of art. Some rifles I have duplicates of, but I have more than one kid, and gaining grand kids now. I think I need to be adding more to make sure I get enough for them all to be able to enjoy what I have.