I'm embarrassed to say

[DevilDawgJJ]

I have not pulled a trigger on any of my weapons since 2012. my work and family (4 kids) has consumed all my time.

I have bought 2 long guns and 4 handguns (all SSE) and thousands of rounds of ammo since. What did that make me? I travel all around the world...and the time I do have is spent with my family!

I'll confess again, I have gone fishing on the few days I've taken off...

Why do I feel guilty/weak, not a true gun enthusiast?

[w55]

When I was in the middle of 4 kids my shooting time went to zero for a good 10 years or more. There was to much going on in my situation to get any range time.

when your kids are grown you have plenty time to go play

[IrishJoe3]

You have sinned.

Your penance is 100 rounds of .223 and 15 magazine changes.

[Garv]

Don't feel too bad, I did not start shooting until my kids were adults.

You must take out those 6 new guns and get them all dirty.

[Wes C Addle]

family first. hobbies second.

[stormvet]

Does not mean your not an enthusiast, just that you can't shoot very well. It's a perishable skill you know.

[Pauliedad]

No guilt to worry about.
Family and health first. Sure, a hobby to give yourself some time off is ok but if it takes too much time to shoot, then let it sit til the time is right.

[readysetgo]

Just say it bro, "I'm a weenie".

"I drive a mini van"

"My balls reside in a vise"








j/k

Obvious solution is to take the family shooting. Win win.

[DaveInOroValley]

I'm worse than that. I still have three never been fired since bought items in my safe.

[brownfeathermedic]

Don't Sweat the Small stuff, its all small stuff! You'll get to it when time permits.

[Tarasdad]

Nothing to be ashamed about. Family always comes first.

[trigger945]

Family comes first. You are doing just fine.

[tophatjones]

You don't necessarily need to put in "fun" range time, if you don't have time. However, if you're going to use a firearm for home defense, you've got to put in at least a minimum amount of "work" range time, to maintain your shooting skill. Otherwise, owning guns for protection may be giving you a false sense of security.

[RandyD]

The same has happened to me. I used to regularly shoot high power and smallbore matches. When my daughter was born, I devoted all my time to being with her. I also have to work more to provide my daughter the things she wants. During this time, just like DevilDawgJJ, I have acquired more guns, ammo and reloading equipment for the day when I can resume my shooting sports.

I don't regret giving up my hobbies to spend time with my daughter. I can already see the return. She is strong willed, gets good grades, and I have zero behavioral issues with her. She turns 12 years old in 3 weeks, and recently she has become even more independent, and has began spending more time with her friends. I think I will be able to resume my shooting in the near future.

[toby]

I'm almost in the same status, No harm no foul and just think of all the money we have saved!