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TTAG is reporting that Daniel Defense is set to introduce financing on their rifles.
I like Daniel Defense. I like their rifles, and I like their politics. I have to say though, I don’t like this.
I’ve done a lot of stupid things with money in my time, but I’ve never even thought of financing a rifle (I did finance a mountain bike once though…). If you are even considering doing this, do me a favor and buy this first.
Much like shooting, managing your finances requires a large amount of responsibility. Please don’t go into debt for a rifle. If you can’t pay for it, you can’t afford it.
Amen! ! ! If you cannot afford the rifle- – – you surely cannot afford ammo to feed it!
I’m all for responsible financial decisions. I have a habit of preaching a little to others about financial decisions. However, how many of you have a home mortgage?( Don’t give me the chatter about appreciating value because how many of you are actually out running you interest rate, property taxes and repairs?? Not many.) A car loan? Student loans? Yeah, that’s exactly what I thought. While the chastising of “if you cant buy it, you cant afford it” sounds like noble advice, I find it quite hypocritical.
It’s not though. I didn’t learn about the dangers of debt until I was up to my eyeballs in it. I’ve spent 4 years paying it all off, and I’ll never have a penny of debt again, as long as I live.