That's what *I* was thinking too. I still can't fathom WHY someone would all but invite Murphy to stop by. So, "fools and their money" then....
I have noticed, as OnionsAndDragons referenced, folks who are most certainly very real-deal (like Mr. Vogel, or Mr. Langdon, or Mr. McNamara) seem to keep their firearms pretty straightforward. I think that is called "a clue" in some circles.
Slainte!