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The Annoyed Man wrote:

Katygunnut wrote:I think the minimum number of guns for any self-respecting Texan is at least 9. No real composition requirement, as long as you have at least one from each of the major categories:

Revolver
Semi-auto Handgun
Shotgun
Rifle

3 bolt rifles in .308
5 AR15 rifles in 5.56/.223
1 AR15 in .22LR
2 M1As in .308
2 O/U shotguns in in 12 and 20 gauge
1 pump shotgun in 12 gauge
4 revolvers in .44 mag, .357 mag (X2), and .38 special
5 1911s in .45 ACP
6 semiauto pistols in other configurations in .45 ACP, 9mm, .380 ACP (X2), and .22 LR (X2)

....does that make me a Self-Respecting Texan 3.22 times over?

mgood wrote:When I lived in California, a coworker I barely knew came up to me out of the blue and said, "You're from Texas? I bet you've got a bunch of guns, huh?"

Not admitting or denying anything, I asked "How many is a bunch?"
I went on to add that "Out here it may be considered a bunch but where I come from it's a pretty small collection."

What a Californian considers a bunch, and Texan probably calls his EDC.

karder wrote:

mgood wrote:When I lived in California, a coworker I barely knew came up to me out of the blue and said, "You're from Texas? I bet you've got a bunch of guns, huh?"

Not admitting or denying anything, I asked "How many is a bunch?"
I went on to add that "Out here it may be considered a bunch but where I come from it's a pretty small collection."

What a Californian considers a bunch, and Texan probably calls his EDC.

Well, let's see. On any given trip to the store, I may well be carrying my primary, a BUG in a pocket, and another BUG on the ankle just in case I can't get to the other two real easy. Oh, and then there is my new and improved car gun (Calico M950 with 100 rounds of 9MM JHP in the mag).

I suppose a Kalifornian may well consider that to be a bunch, or a gaggle, or whatever. I don't really speak Kalifornian, so I'm not sure what they would call it.

Katygunnut wrote:I suppose a Kalifornian may well consider that to be a bunch, or a gaggle, or whatever. I don't really speak Kalifornian, so I'm not sure what they would call it.

"Arsenal" is the word you're looking for, I think.

mgood wrote:

Katygunnut wrote:I suppose a Kalifornian may well consider that to be a bunch, or a gaggle, or whatever. I don't really speak Kalifornian, so I'm not sure what they would call it.

"Arsenal" is the word you're looking for, I think.

Nah, it's gotta be something more "evil" sounding. Maybe a "horde of weapons sufficient to arm a small militia".

Katygunnut wrote:

mgood wrote:

Katygunnut wrote:I suppose a Kalifornian may well consider that to be a bunch, or a gaggle, or whatever. I don't really speak Kalifornian, so I'm not sure what they would call it.

"Arsenal" is the word you're looking for, I think.

Nah, it's gotta be something more "evil" sounding. Maybe a "horde of weapons sufficient to arm a small militia".

A very small militia.

WildBill wrote:

Katygunnut wrote:I think the minimum number of guns for any self-respecting Texan is at least 9. No real composition requirement, as long as you have at least one from each of the major categories:

Revolver
Semi-auto Handgun
Shotgun
Rifle

I think you forgot assault rifle.

Nope - we don't have "assault" rifles. However, we do have a decent selection of "sport-utility" rifles.

In Texas, you keep your "Arsenal" in a "bunker" on your "Compound"

The Annoyed Man wrote:

Katygunnut wrote:I think the minimum number of guns for any self-respecting Texan is at least 9. No real composition requirement, as long as you have at least one from each of the major categories:

Revolver
Semi-auto Handgun
Shotgun
Rifle

3 bolt rifles in .308
5 AR15 rifles in 5.56/.223
1 AR15 in .22LR
2 M1As in .308
2 O/U shotguns in in 12 and 20 gauge
1 pump shotgun in 12 gauge
4 revolvers in .44 mag, .357 mag (X2), and .38 special
5 1911s in .45 ACP
6 semiauto pistols in other configurations in .45 ACP, 9mm, .380 ACP (X2), and .22 LR (X2)

....does that make me a Self-Respecting Texan 3.22 times over?

No, it makes you about average in this group

Rex B wrote:

The Annoyed Man wrote:

Katygunnut wrote:I think the minimum number of guns for any self-respecting Texan is at least 9. No real composition requirement, as long as you have at least one from each of the major categories:

Revolver
Semi-auto Handgun
Shotgun
Rifle

3 bolt rifles in .308
5 AR15 rifles in 5.56/.223
1 AR15 in .22LR
2 M1As in .308
2 O/U shotguns in in 12 and 20 gauge
1 pump shotgun in 12 gauge
4 revolvers in .44 mag, .357 mag (X2), and .38 special
5 1911s in .45 ACP
6 semiauto pistols in other configurations in .45 ACP, 9mm, .380 ACP (X2), and .22 LR (X2)

....does that make me a Self-Respecting Texan 3.22 times over?

No, it makes you about average in this group

Im suddenly feeling inadequate, all I have is a hunting rifle and my EDC I think I need to make a trip to academy soon.

1 AR-15 (it looks just like an M4, only reason that I bought it)
1 .22 LR Bolt Action
1 G22
1 Micro-Desert Eagle
1 XD-40

LoadedLIberal, I feel your pain... Like I said, inadequate amongst such august-company.

Katygunnut wrote:I think the minimum number of guns for any self-respecting Texan is at least 9. No real composition requirement, as long as you have at least one from each of the major categories:

Revolver
Semi-auto Handgun
Shotgun
Rifle

A few years ago, I had four. I got up to nine for a while. I had three shotguns, three rifles, and three handguns (including a tiny NAA revolver to fill the revolver requirement ). Due to financial issues, I'm back down to the four I had back when.

Snopes will argue about where this guy lived, but I think he deserves to be named an honorary Texan:

1 M1 Garand
1 M1 Carbine
1 M1903-A3
1 10-22
1 AR something
1 XD9
1 .22/45
1 NAA Guardian
1 PPKS
2 1911s
1 Flintlock
1 Caplock
&
1 Flobert

If I hadn't sold off a few there wouldn't have been room in the safe, the Kentucky rifles don't fit anyway, but I figure I have a good representation.

Actually the PPKS and XD9 are my wife's, but they are in the house.

jimlongley wrote:1 M1 Garand
1 M1 Carbine
1 M1903-A3
1 10-22
1 AR something
1 XD9
1 .22/45
1 NAA Guardian
1 PPKS
2 1911s
1 Flintlock
1 Caplock
&
1 Flobert



If I hadn't sold off a few there wouldn't have been room in the safe, the Kentucky rifles don't fit anyway, but I figure I have a good representation.

Actually the PPKS and XD9 are my wife's, but they are in the house.

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