AITA for refusing to give up my grandfather’s rifle to my brother?
My grandfather was a huge part of my life growing up. He taught me how to hunt, respect firearms, and appreciate history. Before he passed away, he gifted me his old hunting rifle, which has been in our family for generations. It’s not worth much money-wise, but the sentimental value is priceless to me.
My older brother (35M) was never into hunting or firearms. He even used to mock me and my grandpa for spending so much time outdoors. But recently, he’s gotten into gun collecting as more of a hobby, and now he wants my grandpa’s rifle to display in his home office.
When he asked for it, I said no. I told him this rifle means a lot to me because of the time I spent with our grandpa, and it’s not just a decoration to me. He got mad and said that as the eldest, he should have inherited it. Our mom took his side, saying that I should be willing to share “family heirlooms” and that he just wants to honor Grandpa’s memory in his own way. Our dad, who went hunting with my grandpa and I, took my side.
Agreeing with my dad I refused, saying he never cared about it until now, and I don’t want it collecting dust in his office when I actually use and cherish it. Now he’s barely speaking to me, and my mom keeps making passive-aggressive comments about me being “selfish.”
AITA?
AITA for refusing to give up my grandfather’s rifle to my brother?
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