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To: TalBlack
17 shots?

You have obviously not studied much about self defense or instinct. Most shooters, cops included, who shoot in self-defense or emotionally loaded situations like this one fire until the gun empties. After the first shot, it is all adrenaline and instinct. They will not often recall firing more than once.

65 posted on 07/24/2004 11:44:08 AM PDT by HairOfTheDog (~*-,._.,-*~Loves her hubbit~*-,._.,-*~)
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To: HairOfTheDog

"Most shooters, cops included, who shoot in self-defense or emotionally loaded situations like this one fire until the gun empties. After the first shot, it is all adrenaline and instinct. They will not often recall firing more than once."

As good a definition of going girly as I ever heard.

In fact we saw a NYPD cop pull this stunt a few months ago. She wounded her partner and missed the perp entirely as she emptied her gun. Though she was safe--the perp was un armed--and she knew it.

I would fire and gauge the effect. I don't recommend emptying a gun--an empty gun is useless.


I have my faults but when the shite hits the fan I pretty much keep my wits about me. I recommend it if you're playing with guns.


68 posted on 07/24/2004 1:06:15 PM PDT by TalBlack
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