Ha! Worked on this philosophy long ago and went off the rails. Waayy more than five ended up in my possession.
Now, I've been trying to work it back down - with exceptions
1. Winchester 69A 22lr
2. Win model 12 - 12GA
3. M70 Fwt 30-06
4. Heavy revlover - Looking at S&W, Freedom Arms 44mag or Colt SAA 44 Spcl.
5. Small pistol - maybe ruger Mark V, Single Six, Colt convertable.
What about a back-up rifle?
What about a ????
I'll always have more tah I use or need.