I don't know about that. I've had a few pairs where that was probably the best option. You know, once you get to a certain age, you can't always trust a "fart".Some of you seem to be mighty confused about what freedom means. Yes, the o.p. is free to do what he wants with his rifle and his money. No one has questioned it, I seriously doubt anyone called the police to report him. There is a difference between questioning the wisdom of doing something, and denying the freedom to do it. You are free to set your underwear on fire, that doesn't make it a good idea. Nonetheless, if you wish to do so to prove you are a free man, don't let me stop you.
Having said that all of that, I am also a free man. You do not have the right to tell me how I have to react to what has been done. I am under no obligation to pat you on the back, and say "attaboy, yea, freedom." If you honestly believe that, then you really are no different than the thought police. Just to be clear, I am not claiming anyone is telling me what I have to think, I'm just saying that all this talk about "freedom" is nonsense.
You can do what you want with your property, but if you do something that you already know others won't like and then post it on the 'net you can expect some flak. Freedom works like that.
The horse has already left the barn in this case, but I can still think very poorly of the person that left the gate open.