Gun ownership is kind of a weird personal thing. Some look at it as utilitarian, a tool, an implement they use in their work or for hunting. Others for sport, hunting, different shooting competitions, plinking, and so on. Some collect guns like one might collect art or other valuables. Some are a combination of the above.
I like to shoot, plain and simple. While I have hunted in the past it is not my prime motivation for gun ownership. I like to target shoot, plink (destroying pumpkins or squash that my neighbor doesn't sell is a favorite), and practice for self defense. My sons and step daughters like to shoot too. We do it together at family gatherings.
I like firearms, I like a variety of firearms. Some I buy because they have caught my eye or my imagination. Some I buy in a spur of the moment I have to have this type of thing. Some are well thought out additions to my collection. It just adds to my enjoyment to have numerous choices to shoot. I own single shot, lever action, bolt action, pump, and semi-automatic rifles and shotguns. I own semi-auto, both metal and polymer, and revolver handguns. I own various calibers of all of them. Yes, I do have my primary calibers and firearms that I have more ammunition on hand for, but I can go to the cabinet and get ammo for anything I own and go shoot right now if I wanted to.
Streamlining my collection? Not a chance. I never sell any firearm I have purchased and can't see a time when I would. My sons are eyeing up what I have and have already staked friendly claims on some of them. All I know is I either need a bigger gun safe or to add a second one...and soon!!