Why is this hobby so expensive... Or not s it just me???

[Leo]

You have to spend your money on something. When I was a kid, there was a really odd man that worked at the Post office. He lived alone in a little apartment built in an attic about a block away. He didn't own a car and had a very old bicycle. You never saw him wearing anything but his Post Office uniform. They said he died with millions, and with no family, where did the money end up? After taking care of all my responsibilities and benevolence, I don't mind spending some of what is left on recreation.

 

[Winamac]

Raising,riding, maintaining horses...that is more expensive that the shooting sports.

 

[LPMan59]

It's expensive because liberals

 

[Leo]

It's expensive because liberals

​And all this time everyone said it was the fault of George Bush........

 

[LPMan59]

Trumps fault

 

[EyeCarry]

Marriage is a hobby..? She lied to me!!!

Ha! Beat me to it.... But wait, "activity" was the key word. No activity might be the key word in the case of marriage.

 

[HubertGummer]

I started shooting more this year because its cheaper than woodworking

I hear that. Materials have gotten crazy expensive...and you still can't find a decent sheet of hardwood ply.

If you know how many guns you own, you don't own enough guns.

This is my problem. Apparently, I have a collectors mentality when it comes to guns.

Pretty much everything that is fun is expensive, although sometimes the expense isn't money or it's not obvious.

Guns and shooting are less expensive than a lot of other activities such as golf, auto racing, airplanes, marriage, etc.

Marriage. QFT
Especially when you add kids to it.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

You should try car restoration.

This, times a bunch.

 

[gregr]

Semantics possibly, however, this is no "hobby" for me. Just like hunting white-tails, this gun thing is a way of life for me. It`s me exercising my Second Amendment rights as a free citizen in the greatest nation on the earth. It`s me protecting myself and my family. It`s me simply enjoying the shooting, handling, and cleaning of my beloved guns. It`s a lifestyle, a way of life that is the envy of the world, because it both represents, and is an extension of my freedom as an American. And yeah, it`s expensive, but then, freedom always is.

 

[Woobie]

Some guys drink a six pack every night and smoke a pack of cigarettes a day. Throw in a round of golf on the weekend and they're spending a lot more than I do on shooting. But that's only because I can't afford to shoot as much as I want

 

[ljk]

Still cheaper than fishing when I lived in So-Cal.

 

[nakinate]

Ha! Beat me to it.... But wait, "activity" was the key word. No activity might be the key word in the case of marriage.

No activity? Speak for yourself.

 

[indyjoe]

Marriage is a hobby..? She lied to me!!!

Marriage as a hobby is MUCH more expensive than other types.

 

[Birds Away]

If you know how many guns you own, you don't own enough guns.

I really like this idea. I had begun to think I had too many. But, I have been shown the error of my ways.

 

[Spear Dane]

If you think this is expensive make sure to stay away from Ham Radio. THAT gets expensive.

What sucks is when you are bitten by both bugs. (Stares lovingly at his umpteen jillion dollar Flex SDR). The only thing worse is flying.

 

[SSGSAD]

Yes addicting, and i will be the first to say i CAN'T quit.

I didn't CHOOSE to quit, I had to .....

NO MONEY .....

After the first of the year, (today), hopefully that will change .....

 

[02roadster]

Try boating.

 

[Miller Tyme]

Try boating.

Yep, spend more every month on Boating than I do on my house and firearms put together.





















But oh I do love to boat!

 

[halfmileharry]

It can be but I can quit anytime...

How many times have you quit?

 

[halfmileharry]

Marriage as a hobby is MUCH more expensive than other types.

I've had more guns than wives but not by as many as a normal person would think.