Lack of common sense

MaDef · 06-19-21, 10:38 PM

I'm all for people exercising their second amendment rights, But there are some who probably would be better off if they stuck to tasers for self defense.

https://wgntv.com/news/video-shows-m...hio-gun-range/

While I've had hot brass hit me in the face or go down my shirt, I don't think I did more than flinch. I certainly didn't start break-dancing with a loaded gun in my hand.

Odds are this guy will get rid of that gun and never pick one up again.

Jimbuna · 06-20-21, 05:03 AM

Strong contender for a Darwin Award.

Platapus · 06-20-21, 05:05 AM

Back when I was shooting in competitions, one learned to ignore the burning metal even though it would cause first degree burns and hurt for a while.

If this guy reacts this way with hot brass, I wonder how he will react in a situation where his "target" may be shooting back?

Moonlight · 06-20-21, 08:46 AM

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I'm not in the European Economic Area, I'm in the UK, we left that other cesspit behind and started a new one.

If I have to use a vpn or something I'll not bother watching it.

Catfish · 06-20-21, 10:49 AM

^

(and this censorship is of course the EU's fault

)

Astonishingly enough i can watch the vid.. he was very lucky while acting like a moron. Barrels can get hot ..

August · 06-20-21, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

Back when I was shooting in competitions, one learned to ignore the burning metal even though it would cause first degree burns and hurt for a while.

If this guy reacts this way with hot brass, I wonder how he will react in a situation where his "target" may be shooting back?

Same thing on military rifle ranges shooting for qualification. You take the pain and deal with it after you're done.

Jimbuna · 06-20-21, 01:29 PM

Even those adequately trained can have similar misfortunes. In fact, YT has many examples.

Rockstar · 06-20-21, 07:56 PM

When we went to qual uniform regs meant we had to have a t-shirt on which was very helpfuful preventing burns. Others would even button the top shirt button to seal the neck.

But ya, if you got hit or burnt with flying brass and did anything more than flinch. The range master would remove you from the firing line.

August · 06-20-21, 09:34 PM

We had the old version M16s without the bullet bump. Hot brass would eject right into my chest and shoulder and sometimes bounce into my sleeve cuff plaquet where they would slip down into the crook of my elbow and sizzle. Now that i'm middle aged the scars have finally faded but they lasted for years. Qualified expert though.

Rockstar · 06-21-21, 09:21 AM

We qual'd on the M16. For some reason I could never hit the broadside of a barn with it even if I was standing inside of one. But now, the model 870 shotgun and .45 colt I was pretty handy with.

Then the butt plate of issue shotguns was just a metal plate. Its sole purpose was to protect the stock not your shoulder. If it wasnt placed in shoulder just right it was very painfull to shoot.

I have my own 870 now and it has really nice cushy pad with also extends the reach a bit. Very fun to shoot and I get better with age too

I can combat load that baby faster than full autos

mapuc · 06-21-21, 09:34 AM

I can't read the article in first post-Restricted access for European.

From reading your response I get a picture of what happens with the thing after you have fired.

Try to recall what we had when we were at the firing range in the Swedish military.

If I remember correctly we had a bag made of fabric on the side-so when I fired my machine gun the rest of the bullet fell into this bag.

Markus

MaDef · 06-20-21, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Even those adequately trained can have similar misfortunes. In fact, YT has many examples.

Really? That misfortune was completely avoidable, either this guys training was was inadequate or he ignored it, and the end result he almost killed himself.

Jimbuna · 06-21-21, 06:41 AM

Then perhaps I should have added 'supposedly' as the third word in the sentence.

Cybermat47 · 06-21-21, 07:42 AM

I was fortunate enough to have good teachers who drilled it into me that a firearm must always be treated as if it's loaded, even if you're 100% sure it's not loaded.

If you can't follow that rule, especially with a firearm you know is loaded, then you don't deserve to use one.

MaDef · 06-21-21, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Then perhaps I should have added 'supposedly' as the third word in the sentence.

I think it was using the word "misfortune" as it denotes an accident beyond a persons control, the policeman was just plain negligent.

06-19-21, 10:38 PM	#1
MaDef Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,194 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Lack of common sense I'm all for people exercising their second amendment rights, But there are some who probably would be better off if they stuck to tasers for self defense. https://wgntv.com/news/video-shows-m...hio-gun-range/ While I've had hot brass hit me in the face or go down my shirt, I don't think I did more than flinch. I certainly didn't start break-dancing with a loaded gun in my hand. Odds are this guy will get rid of that gun and never pick one up again.

06-20-21, 05:03 AM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Strong contender for a Darwin Award. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

06-20-21, 05:05 AM	#3
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Back when I was shooting in competitions, one learned to ignore the burning metal even though it would cause first degree burns and hurt for a while. If this guy reacts this way with hot brass, I wonder how he will react in a situation where his "target" may be shooting back? __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

06-20-21, 10:49 AM	#5
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,765 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	^ (and this censorship is of course the EU's fault ) Astonishingly enough i can watch the vid.. he was very lucky while acting like a moron. Barrels can get hot .. __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

06-20-21, 01:29 PM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Even those adequately trained can have similar misfortunes. In fact, YT has many examples. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

06-20-21, 07:56 PM	#8
Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	When we went to qual uniform regs meant we had to have a t-shirt on which was very helpfuful preventing burns. Others would even button the top shirt button to seal the neck. But ya, if you got hit or burnt with flying brass and did anything more than flinch. The range master would remove you from the firing line.

06-20-21, 09:34 PM	#9
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,197 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We had the old version M16s without the bullet bump. Hot brass would eject right into my chest and shoulder and sometimes bounce into my sleeve cuff plaquet where they would slip down into the crook of my elbow and sizzle. Now that i'm middle aged the scars have finally faded but they lasted for years. Qualified expert though. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

06-21-21, 09:21 AM	#10
Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	We qual'd on the M16. For some reason I could never hit the broadside of a barn with it even if I was standing inside of one. But now, the model 870 shotgun and .45 colt I was pretty handy with. Then the butt plate of issue shotguns was just a metal plate. Its sole purpose was to protect the stock not your shoulder. If it wasnt placed in shoulder just right it was very painfull to shoot. I have my own 870 now and it has really nice cushy pad with also extends the reach a bit. Very fun to shoot and I get better with age too I can combat load that baby faster than full autos

06-21-21, 09:34 AM	#11
mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,535 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	I can't read the article in first post-Restricted access for European. From reading your response I get a picture of what happens with the thing after you have fired. Try to recall what we had when we were at the firing range in the Swedish military. If I remember correctly we had a bag made of fabric on the side-so when I fired my machine gun the rest of the bullet fell into this bag. Markus __________________ My little lovely female cat

06-21-21, 06:41 AM	#13
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Then perhaps I should have added 'supposedly' as the third word in the sentence. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

06-21-21, 07:42 AM	#14
Cybermat47 Willing Webfooted Beast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 5,408 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 23	I was fortunate enough to have good teachers who drilled it into me that a firearm must always be treated as if it's loaded, even if you're 100% sure it's not loaded. If you can't follow that rule, especially with a firearm you know is loaded, then you don't deserve to use one. __________________ Historical TWoS Gameplay Guide: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2572620 Historical FotRSU Gameplay Guide: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho....php?p=2713394