What is more important .....

[MikeOrtiz]

So today I had to sell my 2 most prized possessions. My EDC Glock 30 .45 A.C.P and my wonderful Smith Model 10 Nickel plated beauty.

It it broke my heart.

Background.... 1 week ago my 2003 Chevy Malibu had a catastrophic engine malfunction knocking very loudly and I was told it is no good.


I came up with 1400 this week and needed 2000 for the down payment on a brand new vehicle plus $ for plates and insurance and taxes. I'm in college paying for every bit of it and there's food, rent, insurance, phones, television, etc.


I had to let those two firearms go.

So I can get to college, and so the kids do not have to walk to and from school in snow.

So is the family vehicle more important or is it the two favorite guns you own?
Obviously I chose the car.

 

[SEIndSAM]

Sucks to hear that.....But there will be more & better guns in your future after the degree.....It's just a roadbump in the road of life...

 

[Bigtanker]

You can always replace the guns. Taking care of the family comes first.

 

[actaeon277]

So today I had to sell my 2 most prized possessions. My EDC Glock 30 .45 A.C.P and my wonderful Smith Model 10 Nickel plated beauty.

It it broke my heart.

Background.... 1 week ago my 2003 Chevy Malibu had a catastrophic engine malfunction knocking very loudly and I was told it is no good.


I came up with 1400 this week and needed 2000 for the down payment on a brand new vehicle plus $ for plates and insurance and taxes. I'm in college paying for every bit of it and there's food, rent, insurance, phones, television, etc.


I had to let those two firearms go.

So I can get to college, and so the kids do not have to walk to and from school in snow.

So is the family vehicle more important or is it the two favorite guns you own?
Obviously I chose the car.

Guns can be bought again. They make more every day. Go to school, get a better job, can afford better guns and cars.
Glocks, you can get anywhere, anytime.
Older guns, not so much.
But you gotta do what you gotta do.
Next spring, go to a NWI Meet & Shoot.
Most of us will be happy to let you shoot our guns for a while.

 

[Bennettjh]

Sorry to hear that but the family comes first. Shows your responsibility. Not very common anymore.

 

[GunSlinger]

So today I had to sell my 2 most prized possessions. My EDC Glock 30 .45 A.C.P and my wonderful Smith Model 10 Nickel plated beauty.

It it broke my heart.

Background.... 1 week ago my 2003 Chevy Malibu had a catastrophic engine malfunction knocking very loudly and I was told it is no good.


I came up with 1400 this week and needed 2000 for the down payment on a brand new vehicle plus $ for plates and insurance and taxes. I'm in college paying for every bit of it and there's food, rent, insurance, phones, television, etc.


I had to let those two firearms go.

So I can get to college, and so the kids do not have to walk to and from school in snow.

So is the family vehicle more important or is it the two favorite guns you own?
Obviously I chose the car.

If you're looking for assurance that you did the right thing...I will assure you that you did.

Genuinely your most prized possessions are your children. Remember any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad. Sacrifice is part of being a dad...job well done dad.

 

[Gluemanz28]

A wise man once said that nobody can take your college degree away from you.

A wise man would also make the same decision you made.

 

[GLOCKBOY]

You did the right thing. It hurts now but it will be worth it. Hang in there.

 

[churchmouse]

Having been in your shoes more than once and did exactly the same thing.
You sell the things that will bring the money and quickly.
They can and will be replaced in better times.

+10 inbound

 

[mammynun]

You did the right thing.

 

[singlesix]

So look at it this way: you made a wise investment in the future of you and your family. Down the road when things are settled down and you are in a good place and the wife says to you, another gun, seriously honey how many do you need? You can alway say, it's an investment, remember the time I sold the two guns so we could have a car.

 

[calcot7]

You did what needed to be done. Sure it hurt, but you can be proud that you did the right thing.

 

[Cameramonkey]

You did the right thing. Hang in there.

 

[Amishman44]

So today I had to sell my 2 most prized possessions. My EDC Glock 30 .45 A.C.P and my wonderful Smith Model 10 Nickel plated beauty.

It it broke my heart.

Background.... 1 week ago my 2003 Chevy Malibu had a catastrophic engine malfunction knocking very loudly and I was told it is no good.

I came up with 1400 this week and needed 2000 for the down payment on a brand new vehicle plus $ for plates and insurance and taxes. I'm in college paying for every bit of it and there's food, rent, insurance, phones, television, etc.

I had to let those two firearms go.

So I can get to college, and so the kids do not have to walk to and from school in snow.

So is the family vehicle more important or is it the two favorite guns you own?
Obviously I chose the car.

Mike...so sorry to hear about your situation...it's a tough thing to go through...but I think you hung on to the proper perspective and the correct priorities when many would have not done so!

I, actually, have been there...having lost both of my jobs within 5 days in late May and early June 2009...the wife and I had to sell all but three (3) of our guns to make ends meet that year before I was able to land a new job...it tested me as I had to sell six (6) GP100's (my favorite handguns at the time) amongst others. Fortunately, I was able to purchase two guns back (none of the GP's...they were gone) and that was a tough pill to swallow! I prayed about it, and started searching, and the Lord provided the most awesome GP100 I've ever owned...it's by far my favorite and it 'settled' my desire to ever have to own another...it was a 4" fixed-sight, full-lug, stainless, GP100 in .357 magnum...totally awesome! With kids to feed...being responsible was the only correct choice and we made the sacrifice at the time.

Hang in there...the Lord will provide!

 

[MikeOrtiz]

Wow, I woke up to use the washroom.
I just happened to decide to check on this thread here at 3:43 a.m.

Thank you guys from the bottom of my heart.
You really made me feel better about this situation. It was racking my brain.

Thank you for all the positive encouragement. I read each post. And I felt better with each one.

I am very pleased that I found this community. INGO is a wonderful place.

 

[halfmileharry]

So today I had to sell my 2 most prized possessions. My EDC Glock 30 .45 A.C.P and my wonderful Smith Model 10 Nickel plated beauty.

It it broke my heart.

Background.... 1 week ago my 2003 Chevy Malibu had a catastrophic engine malfunction knocking very loudly and I was told it is no good.


I came up with 1400 this week and needed 2000 for the down payment on a brand new vehicle plus $ for plates and insurance and taxes. I'm in college paying for every bit of it and there's food, rent, insurance, phones, television, etc.


I had to let those two firearms go.

So I can get to college, and so the kids do not have to walk to and from school in snow.

So is the family vehicle more important or is it the two favorite guns you own?
Obviously I chose the car.

Good Morning Mike.
I think you just realized that your sidearms weren't your most prized possessions.
My family comes first as well.
I didn't like having to get rid of a few of my guns over the years either.
I can't imagine the feeling I'd have IF I'd ever let my family do without necessities. Not going to happen.
Well done Dad.

 

[Giddaltti]

Yes, they are our toys, property and also an investment. You did well, keeping what is a priority on top of all else. Family always comes first, and you came through. That's our job. I've sold many fire arms, made some $ and lost some $, but the family has always been taken care of. My fire arms have paid for proms, books, tuition, cars, dorms...and on and on. Most of my kids have graduated and have a masters to boot! I miss that perfect Colt Python, my perfect Llama .45, SP101. I 'm semi retired now and half the fun is looking for the guns I miss. Only to give them away once more when I'm gone...haha! Fun awaits you, be patient.

 

[firefighterjohn]

Mike, many of us , as you've seen from replies, have been in similar situations. You made the right responsible choice for your family and continuing to invest in your education. Imagine how selfish you'd felt holding onto your 'prized possessions' while your family makes concessions...you made the right choice. Stuff can always be replaced...time spent with and to better your family can not!

 

[historian]

I've had to come close a couple of times. I know how difficult a decision it would be, but you can make it.

On an aside, what are you getting your degree in?

 

[The Bubba Effect]

Hug your kids and keep fighting the good fight. Good job manning up and taking care of things.