TAW122
Emissary of the right to die.
- Aug 30, 2018
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Indeed, Threads and TiredHorse have all provided a lot of valuable information on this megathread. They are very knowledgeable about firearms and ballistics. Also readyasever also has quite a bit of firearm knowledge as well.
I've updated my OT (original topic) a bit to include information regarding other countries such as Asia and Australia. Some people who live in other parts of the world may have a much more difficult time when it comes to access to firearms so they may have to either travel to a country with less restrictive gun laws or find an alternative way to go about ctb via a firearm.
I've read the article and yes, this is rather sad to hear about someone using the wrong technique and then now that person is marked for life (probably never able to ctb via a firearm). Also, what irked me (sorry as this may be my atheist side showing) was the article mentioning that it was the angels that saved her life and stopped the bullet. I just have a hard time coming to terms with that. The more plausible and scientific explanation is that the bullet when it entered her chin, took a different trajectory due to the soft tissue, the angle at which the bullet entered, and physics played a big role in how the bullet traveled.
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I'll give a little story of my limited experience with firearms, just as something to think about.
TAW122's first time at the range:
I first went to a gun range, it was an indoor range and I fired a 9mm. The range officer was courteous and before I even handled any firearms, he took me to a classroom within the range facility and instructed me about safety and stuff. Despite not knowing much, I did pretty well and the crash course in safety and handling went well. A bit later, he took me to the actual range and handed me a Smith and Wesson M&P Shield 9mm. I believe I went through about 50 rounds and it was very, very loud (especially indoors and even with double hearing protection - ear plugs and ear muffs). The recoil was a bit strong as a first time shooter, but it did take a bit of time to get accustomed to. Needless to say, I did rather well according to the range officer as a first timer. I could have gone a bit more and also tried a shotgun, but I never did. I think I may have seen someone in another lane shoot one and generally one would position it close to one's shoulder (tucked in) and lean forward a bit to control the recoil. I've learned a lot that day and it further increased my respect and admiration for firearms in general (I always liked firearms as a kid even though that was my first time actually shooting a real gun), the power and the amount of damage it can do.
I've updated my OT (original topic) a bit to include information regarding other countries such as Asia and Australia. Some people who live in other parts of the world may have a much more difficult time when it comes to access to firearms so they may have to either travel to a country with less restrictive gun laws or find an alternative way to go about ctb via a firearm.
I don't go half measure when it comes to firearms. I don't want you becoming a vegetable or this person.
I've read the article and yes, this is rather sad to hear about someone using the wrong technique and then now that person is marked for life (probably never able to ctb via a firearm). Also, what irked me (sorry as this may be my atheist side showing) was the article mentioning that it was the angels that saved her life and stopped the bullet. I just have a hard time coming to terms with that. The more plausible and scientific explanation is that the bullet when it entered her chin, took a different trajectory due to the soft tissue, the angle at which the bullet entered, and physics played a big role in how the bullet traveled.
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I'll give a little story of my limited experience with firearms, just as something to think about.
TAW122's first time at the range:
I first went to a gun range, it was an indoor range and I fired a 9mm. The range officer was courteous and before I even handled any firearms, he took me to a classroom within the range facility and instructed me about safety and stuff. Despite not knowing much, I did pretty well and the crash course in safety and handling went well. A bit later, he took me to the actual range and handed me a Smith and Wesson M&P Shield 9mm. I believe I went through about 50 rounds and it was very, very loud (especially indoors and even with double hearing protection - ear plugs and ear muffs). The recoil was a bit strong as a first time shooter, but it did take a bit of time to get accustomed to. Needless to say, I did rather well according to the range officer as a first timer. I could have gone a bit more and also tried a shotgun, but I never did. I think I may have seen someone in another lane shoot one and generally one would position it close to one's shoulder (tucked in) and lean forward a bit to control the recoil. I've learned a lot that day and it further increased my respect and admiration for firearms in general (I always liked firearms as a kid even though that was my first time actually shooting a real gun), the power and the amount of damage it can do.
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