Yes, I do. How many? I honestly don't know - I buy several every year. Everything from historic collectibles and replicas to modern rifles, pistols and shotguns. My favorites are a P38 Walther with correct markings and a Sharps replica, much like the one carried by one of my ancestors in the 1800's.
In the time and place that I grew up, boys were expected to be able to handle a firearm and shoot straight. Growing up, I don't guess I knew of a household that didn't have at least one firearm.
I don't belong to a militia, no longer hunt, or even target shoot so much, so why do I still buy firearms? With some, it's the history or reputation... good or bad. And like Redneck, I am fascinated by the craftsmanship and design of well made firearms, and a great many other things: cars, computers, cell phones, cameras, etc. I look at many things and wonder about the mind that created the piece. I wonder about the engineer and machinist who made it "live". I don't have the skill or desire to use any of these things to their fullest potential, but I like to possess them.
OK, now the honest truth... I'm an American. I buy things because I can.
