Ever Given a Gun Away?

You know, I think giving guns presents count too because it's about the goodness in your heart as noted, good post! Wether they need it or it was a present, it still from the goodness of your heart.

If I were to count presents I think it's be about 15 or so. Giving guns has always been sort of an unspoken tradition for me and my family. I've given 8 10/22s to (all) family members and my in-laws.

Good responses, great thread.
 
Redhawk, these people ane not braging. They are just having a pleasent conversation about the nice things they have done in the past. Why such a downer?:confused:
 
As a matter of fact,,,

As a matter of fact,,,
I'm always on the lookout,,,
For inexpensive guns I can use as gifts.

I work at a State University,,,
I also hang out at a great restaurant bar,,,
I've introduced many young people from both venues to shooting.

I have become close friends with many of the young undergrads who serve tables at my watering hole,,,
And in some cases I have decided to gift them a handgun upon their graduation,,,
There is a lovely young lady who will be gifted a gun & holster in May,,,
Providing I can find something suitable for her before then.

I wish I had enough money that I could buy a new gun for them,,,
But so far I've been able to find a quality used one in time.

The Wanenmacher's gun show is coming around in 8 days,,,
I've always been able to find a used revolver or two at that huge show.

Except for two guns I need to fill out my personal collection list,,,
All the guns I now need to look for are ones to gift to my graduating friends.

Aarond

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Redhawk, I got the idea for thread in relation to that (don't let) People Borrowing Firearms thread. Which I thought was kind of a downer thread from most, so thought this type of thread would be a little more upbeat. Guns make great presents, and to receive one from someone whether as a gift or in response to a need kind of illustrates the kind of humanity and heart that gun owners are famous for, at least in the past. Aaron is bubbling over with Good ol' Boy syndrome, good man. The guy who gave a couple to a museum so that a lot of people could see and enjoy them is just...wow.

And what Wyoredman did for the soldier guy shipping out...I can almost be there and feel the good feelings in the air when he did that, wow. Good man with a good heart which is inspiring to say the least.

Guns are held in high esteem in society whether a negative or positive connotation is applied depending on the camp that one is in. This aint no xbox or coloring book which will fall by the wayside in months or a couple years. I've never seen a kid smile so big but the Christmas morning where they get something very real that is no toy! No other gift besides a gun quite expresses the depth of the feelings when you come through for a friend in such a way as when you gift them a gun to help them through the times where something big is in the air, especially when it not asked for but just the need perceived. No, this isn't bragging. This is about the goodness in ones heart and the notion of Americana, I got your back.

I'm impressed with the responses to this thread. Apparently we have a lot of good hearted people here in addition to the chronic scaredy-cats who seem to dominate of late.
 
Edward

If an emergency ever arises, I plan on giving away bullets. That's it.
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That's what we like to see, a CHEERFUL giver.:D

Proverbs 11:27 says "If you search for good you will find God's favor; if you search for evil you will find his curse." Obviously you have found His favor.
 
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we have a lot of good hearted people here in addition to the chronic scaredy-cats who seem to dominate of late
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I just don't have many close friends, and my relatives that like guns have as many as I do already. My wife has access to all of mine already, so I can't see gifting many until I die.
 
Yes, but I don't go on-line bragging about it.
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Noticed you posted @ 0529 this morning...

...maybe not enough caffeine yet?...morning meds. haven't kicked in? ...somebody Pee'd in your cereal? ... maybe just not a morning person?...

...or are you just the type that doesn't know how to engage in a decent conversation so you feel the need to ruin same conversation by being rude?
 
Redhawk, these people ane not braging. They are just having a pleasent conversation about the nice things they have done in the past. Why such a downer?
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Yes, I guess I was being tired and sinical. Not sure why I wrote that.
 
Gave two to people that didn't have a gun at home that wanted something for home defense and wanted something to get into shooting but were hesitant to spend the cash on a gun they didn't know how to evaluate.

The first was a S&W Sigma (a gun I couldn't stand) to my stepdad. Figured if he could practice and shoot straight with that, he'd be hooked. He ended up getting his CHL with that one and scored well.

The second was a sig 2022 to my best friend. From his perspective he doesn't see a reason to buy another pistol. I'm kinda regretting that one. Should have given him my M&P as I really miss the Sig.
 
I only own 2 rifles and i've never loaned them to anyone. doubt I will either. once my son is old enough to learn to shoot i'll eventually hand my guns down to him
 
Sort of. I gave a Colt Cobra to my dad's ex-wife because she was moving to another state alone and needed something for protection, and Dad compensated me for the gun. The reason that we gave her the Colt Cobra rather than one of dad's guns is that the Cobra was the only gun that either of us had that she could shoot easily and that we were willing to part with.

Dad also bought a S&W M64 with the intention of giving it to my younger sister when she's old enough to carry.
 
Yes. A buddy of mine lent me a computer when mine crashed. When I returned it, I also gave him a mint condition East German Makarov. At the time they were selling for around $150, so I bought two, and gave one to him. To say the least he was very happy, and isince then it has appreciated nicely.
 
not for defensive purposes. but i have given away two. one a winchester model 74 to my son on his 16th birthday. and the other, an old 91/30 an ex gf had given to me, i gave to guy i work with to give to his Russian immigrant father in law.
 
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