Help me justify a AR-15 to my wife

[Integraholic]

Because owning guns is a hobby. If it's your play money you should be able to do whatever you want with it.

But if you really need a reason, then it's because you don't own anything in .223 yet. =)

[Rollo]

Originally Posted by Integraholic

Because owning guns is a hobby. If it's your play money you should be able to do whatever you want with it.

But if you really need a reason, then it's because you don't own anything in .223 yet. =)

Haha, I tried that. She replied "You also don't own anything in - And began to list off every caliber that I don't own anything in - Do you need to by one of all of those??" To which I replied ....um.....yes?. didnt work out so well But come to think of it I guess I could make the arguement that I simply dont own a assault rifle and this one would keep me busy for months. I'll also preface it with a really nice dinner and maybe a gift certificate to victorias secret.

[esrice]

Originally Posted by Rollo

I guess I could make the arguement that I simply dont own a assault rifle and this one would keep me busy for months.

Just so we're all on the same page here. . . AR-15s are not 'assault rifles'.

[SC_Shooter]

Originally Posted by Rollo

I'll also preface it with a really nice dinner and maybe a gift certificate to victorias secret.

Nothing quite like giving a 'gift' that's really for you! Smooth...

In all seriousness, tell her that you are looking to get into some 3-gun competition and need the rifle now so you can put in some range time and get proficient before you compete. That at least SOUNDS legit. Use this one if she is not too sympathetic to needing ranged SD weapon.

If she IS sympathetic to ranged SD weapons, tell her that you are missing a longer range weapon. That IS legit.

Let us know what actually works...could come in handy!

Originally Posted by esrice

Just so we're all on the same page here. . . AR-15s are not 'assault rifles'.

Yeah, what he said.

[Thumper]

I am old and speaking from experience.There fore ignore me.

[Adrenaline]

Originally Posted by Rollo

I'll also preface it with a really nice dinner and maybe a gift certificate to victorias secret.

Maybe a massage instead of Victoria's secret or a massage AND Victorias secret and some jewelry. Because if you are going to spend that chunk of change she needs a reciprocal feeling bonus too. You both get something nice, and she can't complain because she too is her cake so can't complain about you getting yours.

Honestly here goes, as far as my man goes he could bring home whatever he wanted gun wise as long as we are taken care of and I get to shoot it. So as far as your woman goes, I really don't know as I don't have that mind set that guns aren't fun or that they are a waste. Tell her if all else fails it is to save her from zombie attack.

***posted this and then read the rest of the thread lol

[Dryden]

Honey, I don't NEED an AR-15, but if you'll just check, all my friends have one. They're making fun of me and calling me AR-Less. I don't know if I can even show my face at work tomorrow.

If it works, go for an EOTech reflex sight also.

[WIZZO499]

Just walk out with an empty case and say you're going to get a rifle fixed. Go buy the AR and bring it home in said case.

Note: I haven't tried this. Death would most likely result.

[Indecision]

Originally Posted by WIZZO499

Just walk out with an empty case and say you're going to get a rifle fixed. Go buy the AR and bring it home in said case.

Note: I haven't tried this. Death would most likely result.

Rofl.

[esrice]

Originally Posted by Rollo

How can I justify a AR-15 purchase?

Tell her you've recently become interested in military reenactments. You want to reenact scenes from the movie "Black Hawk Down" and you need an AR to really get the right "feel" for the character.

You'll also want some cool-guy web gear and a carbine class.