Is anyone else a bit burnt out on firearms?

[RANGER295]

I am not getting rid of anything I own but I have not been shooting much lately and I have only bought one gun in the last two years. I have not bought any ammo since the whole background check thing. The only time I have gone to the range since COVID started was to requalify for my CCW. Part of it is I do not feel like paying the insane prices, I do not feel like dealing with the people I have been seeing at gun stores and ranges lately, and there is a part of me that just does not feel like dealing with the California red tape. I am feeling a little disillusioned I guess. I still carry on a daily basis, keep a variety of weapons ready at home for various tasks, and grab them to deal with predators and such.

I am not throwing in the towel but I am just a bit discouraged right now. Does anyone else feel similar? Is anyone else feeling a bit burnt out right now?

[CessnaDriver]

This is the way.

Our path is not easy. Getting you burned out is what they want.

[smupser]

I kinda am. But that’s because I went so hard for years buying my collection and stocking up on ammo. Plus between having a classic truck and jet boat addiction my interest gets curved a lot. But I’m the same way, I’m not selling anything I own and couldn’t tell you the last time I went shooting. I’m glad I have what I have and long term it’ll be a Lifelong interest and ultimately everything passed to my sons

[Scratch705]

only during the summer times, cause going to outdoor range will literally mean burning myself in the heat.

i usually chill out on being outdoors once June hits and won't really go back out until Oct.

[Russian Bot]

I haven't been in a while, haven't bought ammo since the same time as you. Then again when I last bought it was enough that I'm still not seeing bottoms of any ammo cans. That said, this last year was because we had a baby and did a full gut on our house.

[Mtndewking]

I agree with the seasonal bit. I welcome the summer months because I shoot less and my bank account reflects it. Its cyclical based on weather patterns for me. Currently 115 degrees at my go to spot.

[Aeneas]

I understand where you are coming from. Regarding handguns, the roster really discourages purchasing very many past a certain point. Yes, there are some good guns available, but not really that many and certainly nothing truly modern. The "AW" ban pretty much kills rifles as well. Sure, a featureless AR or a Mini-14 is fine, but they are not even close to optimal. That being written, I guess it's a matter of perspective. I see many posts on here referring to the use of firearms as a hobby. An individual may have a lifelong hobby, or the interest may be fleeting. It is my opinion that firearms are necessary tools for people who understand that their safety is their own responsibility, so I consider firearm ownership and proficiency as a duty, or way of life. To be less encumbered by California's draconian laws would certainly result in many more purchases and more effective options, but I do feel the need to remain steadfast in the discipline of self-defense nonetheless.

[wilsonm]

[71MUSTY]

I am one year from being free of California. Until then I have all the guns and ammo I need. I don't think that makes me burned out, just fully prepared.

[jmpgnr24k]

Stop being a a little female dog. With shooting , repairing, building, and reloading there is plenty to do. Stop being lazy.

[tabascoz28]

Nope, because I have one of everything I am always able to learn, train or better myself with something. Whether it's a tighter group, longer distance, different positions, run and gun, draw and reloading, clay, black powder, developing a faster reloading process, making up targets (exploding, moving)...

[Mesa Defense]

I am not getting rid of anything I own but I have not been shooting much lately and I have only bought one gun in the last two years. I have not bought any ammo since the whole background check thing. The only time I have gone to the range since COVID started was to requalify for my CCW. Part of it is I do not feel like paying the insane prices, I do not feel like dealing with the people I have been seeing at gun stores and ranges lately, and there is a part of me that just does not feel like dealing with the California red tape. I am feeling a little disillusioned I guess. I still carry on a daily basis, keep a variety of weapons ready at home for various tasks, and grab them to deal with predators and such.

I am not throwing in the towel but I am just a bit discouraged right now. Does anyone else feel similar? Is anyone else feeling a bit burnt out right now?

Not me. Im really enjoying going back to basics. Go shoot outdoors. Take a kid and go through a brick of .22's plinking tin cans and what not (clean up after!).

Make a nice picnic lunch, have a few sammichs and enjoy the great outdoors. Shooting can be a great part of just getting out. Be well and have fun!

[Dan_Eastvale]

If I were still in CA, I would also be deterred by the paperwork and wait for guns and ppt. And now ammo ???

Unbearable.

[Garv]

My local indoor range just closed down so I will be going less.

The roster does not help since I am frustrated at what I cannot buy new or pay extra for privately.

Maybe 2 or 3 years from a decent chance at escape.
Buying some new non-CA items would keep me going for a few years more.

[Tommy Gun]

Only thing I've NOT done in a few years is buy another firearm. I am content with what I have and make it a point to go to the range a few times a month and deplete my reloaded ammo.