Is it normal to be obsessed with guns?
It can be normal to be intensely interested in guns, whether you’re drawn to their history, design, or sport shooting. It’s worth paying attention if the interest feels uncontrollable, takes over your life, or connects to thoughts of hurting yourself or someone else.
Lots of people are passionate about firearms as a hobby or are fascinated by their history and mechanics. Other people feel uneasy around guns, so reactions to your interest can vary—but being really into the subject by itself doesn’t mean something is wrong with you.
The useful question is whether it still feels like an interest you choose, or whether it’s crowding out other parts of your life or making you feel out of control. And if it’s tied to urges or plans to hurt yourself or someone else, tell someone you trust and get support right away; keep distance from firearms in the meantime.