I am not seeing my bullpup Remington 870 or the Kel-tec sub2000 with quad rail on it. It’s very possible that I am overlooking them right in front of my face, but it’s also possible that I lend them out for somebody to try and forgot about it. If you have one of those on hand, please let me know privately.
I had a similar mystery recently, when a pistol disappeared. Turned out that a helpful friend put it into a case with another pistol going to a gunsmith for repair. The gunsmith didn’t ask me what the second pistol was for until I called about it.
So, just in case, I am checking on the two items I temporarily can’t locate.
I have had that happen to me with expensive books. I don’t loan my guns out. I will let friends shoot my guns at the range but I am there.
Sadly, the same thing happens with books. I even know who has an 1896 first edition of “Animal Heroes” but can’t get it back.
Books absolutely. Guns not so much. You’d have to give up a kidney for any of mine.
I know there’s no such thing as too many guns, but your problem may be a sign of actually having enough. Didn’t know it was possible. 🙂
It’s a sign of being too casual about physical possessions in general. I am not sure that these two are out of the house, but it’s possible. A while ago, I had to think about the provenance of two collectible .22 rifles in my possession — fortunately, I usually remember what I borrow way better than what I lend.
Suggestion: Next time you loan something out, take a digital picture of your friend holding the item in question. That way you know who has what!
Great idea!
And/or you can use your phone’s video recording feature to remind yourself when, why and for how long. Or better yet, get the friend to say it.
Or you could just take a picture of anyone holding it and photoshop in who you think might have it! 😀
Be glad you are not in a state that requires you to have documentation of having put a firearm into the possession of a person not in your immediate family, and keep that record for 10 years. That doesn’t get your gun back, but puts a different perspective on such.