Do you know what you shoot?

This has been a very informative thread. I now know why I cant fit those 45 boolets into my model ten!
 
This thread reminds me of when I went to a computer store several years ago and asked if I could upgrade the memory on my computer. The guy started asking me about bus speed, memory slots, DDR1 or 2, pins...on and on. I didn't know. I still don't know and don't care to.
 
Great example! Us gun owners have computers. I personally know enough to get me by with upgrades, speed, etc. but most gun owners don't know that. Same as computer geeks who want a pistol for self defense. They don't know what we know, but they still have it.
 
I know there are a lot of ignorant people out there with guns. and
sometimes I get scared when I see their handling skills. Still, I'd
rather see that, than a total society that thinks that "someone" will
protect them in times of need. At least they're on the right wavelength!
I pass along what little knowledge I've got when I can, and hope for
the best. TACC1
 
TACC1 said:
I know there are a lot of ignorant people out there with guns. and
sometimes I get scared when I see their handling skills. Still, I'd
rather see that, than a total society that thinks that "someone" will
protect them in times of need. At least they're on the right wavelength!
I pass along what little knowledge I've got when I can, and hope for
the best. TACC1
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You bring out an interesting statement.

How many die each year from accidental shootings and how many die from gunshots from a stolen or borrowed gun that was improperly stored?

I think kids today are not being brought up around guns and lack respect for others or themselves and they go wrong in life using a gun they know little about. One case I worked this year involved a 5 yr old fatally shooting a 3 yr old sibling with a gun taken from a night stand.
 
one_fast_ls1 said:
Great example! Us gun owners have computers. I personally know enough to get me by with upgrades, speed, etc. but most gun owners don't know that. Same as computer geeks who want a pistol for self defense. They don't know what we know, but they still have it.
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Yeah, but my computer has never blown up in my face because I put the wrong size hard drive in it....

There are some things you can use with just a little knowledge, and they won't hurt you. Then there are things that could kill you or someone else.
 
truckemup97 said:
Yeah, but my computer has never blown up in my face because I put the wrong size hard drive in it....

There are some things you can use with just a little knowledge, and they won't hurt you. Then there are things that could kill you or someone else.
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It was a simple comparison- just trying to make a point. Than you have to get all serious and logical on me... :mad: :D
 
You can teach an IGNORANT person, then they will be knowledgeable.:)
But... STUPID is forever! :D
 
Humorous but not always accurate.

While that comment did make me smile, I felt the urge to make a comment of my own. I live and I was born in Kentucky, that being said I have used the term "holler". While I know the correct word is "hollow" I still use the term. While the "Deliverance" guys do exist that use the same word, there are some of us who use the word who are not nimrods!!! I am sure your comment was light hearted and mine is too, but I wanted to make that distinction. Have a good one.


RufusG said:
If you are huntin' down in the holler you use holler points. If you are up on the ridge you use something else.
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I can even tell you what primer, powder, charge and bullet my ammo has (except for the Remington .38+P LSWCHP rounds in my CCW guns...)
 
Reminds me of when I worked (briefly) as a auto mechanic. A lady dropped her car off for service and when it was ready, the service manager called and told her, "Miz Jones, your Oldsmobile is ready."

"I don't have an Oldsmobile."

"Ma'am, is this Miz Jones on Harford Road?"

"Yes, it is."

"Oh good, your Oldsmobile is ready."

"Sir, I dont OWN an Oldsmobile."

"Ma'am, did you bring your car to O'Donnell Pontiac today for an oil change and lube job?"

"Yes, I did."

"Ma'am, your Oldsmobile is ready."

"Young man, I told you, I DON'T HAVE AN OLDSMOBILE!"

"Well ma'am, WHAT type of car DO you have?"

"Young man, I have a DELTA 88!"

Sigh. "Ma'am, your Delta 88 is ready."

"I'll be right down" Click.
 
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It's no surprise that people don't know what ammo their guns take, or even know what make and model of "gun" they have.

How many people can tell you anything about the engine in their car? How many can tell you anything about plumbing, wiring, air conditioning or furnaces, all of which they own? How many can describe how a steak or a head of lettuce ends up in the supermarket? How many can describe how a Bill becomes a Law or name their own Congressional and State representatives?

What people CAN tell you is whether Lindsay Lohan is still in rehab or not.
 
one time while at a glass shop a guy came in and said he needed a windsheild, the gu8y that worked there asked him what kind of car he had he said a blue one!
 
A few weeks ago a black waitress at the cafe where I eat breakfast every morning said to me: "I need to get a gun. My son (who is a young adult) is moving out and I'm just not comfortable being at home alone." I asked her if she had ever owned a gun before and she responded: "No, but I want a Glock Nine". I had a couple of short discussions with her over the next few days without being pushy on the subject. I invited her to come over sometime and I would be happy to show her some different choices and give her some basic information.

Last week I had her over to my house after she got off work. I had laid out a "Glock Nine" (actually a G17, a G19, and a G26) an S&W M10 and a M442 and a Kimber 1911. We sat down and spent a good bit of time just talking where I emphasized the aspects of handgun safety, the responsibilities, and the implications of owning one. After I felt comfortable on her understanding of these basics, we went to the table where I introduced her to the different styles that she was looking at. We covered such things as determining whether the firearm was loaded, the basic manual of arms for each one, the grip, the sight picture, etc. I emphasized the assets and liabilities of each type of firearm, especially for a person in her situation.

She and I are scheduled to go to the range together this next week and she is looking forward to her first positive experience with a handgun.

Last Friday I overheard her telling a cop customer: "I'm getting a gun". In response to his question about what kind, she answered: "I'm not sure yet, but I think that a .38 caliber revolver will be best for me". I smiled inside!

Bob
 
bettis1 said:
A few weeks ago a black waitress at the cafe where I eat breakfast every morning said to me: "I need to get a gun. My son (who is a young adult) is moving out and I'm just not comfortable being at home alone." I asked her if she had ever owned a gun before and she responded: "No, but I want a Glock Nine". I had a couple of short discussions with her over the next few days without being pushy on the subject. I invited her to come over sometime and I would be happy to show her some different choices and give her some basic information.

Last week I had her over to my house after she got off work. I had laid out a "Glock Nine" (actually a G17, a G19, and a G26) an S&W M10 and a M442 and a Kimber 1911. We sat down and spent a good bit of time just talking where I emphasized the aspects of handgun safety, the responsibilities, and the implications of owning one. After I felt comfortable on her understanding of these basics, we went to the table where I introduced her to the different styles that she was looking at. We covered such things as determining whether the firearm was loaded, the basic manual of arms for each one, the grip, the sight picture, etc. I emphasized the assets and liabilities of each type of firearm, especially for a person in her situation.

She and I are scheduled to go to the range together this next week and she is looking forward to her first positive experience with a handgun.

Last Friday I overheard her telling a cop customer: "I'm getting a gun". In response to his question about what kind, she answered: "I'm not sure yet, but I think that a .38 caliber revolver will be best for me". I smiled inside!

Bob
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Great story, and outcome, Bob. Man, that's a story the libs wouldn't want to hear, a single black female purchasing a handgun for self-defense. That's one for the nightly news. :D You may have a new range partner.
 
bettis1 said:
Last Friday I overheard her telling a cop customer: "I'm getting a gun". In response to his question about what kind, she answered: "I'm not sure yet, but I think that a .38 caliber revolver will be best for me". I smiled inside!

Bob
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Good on ya, Bob! One more in the fold. :D
 
As I load my own shells I know well what my weapons like. I also remember someone asking me about a handgun for self defense, and I offered them a semi auto. This person seemingly did not want to learn the most basic things to do with firearms and safety, so I took my gun back. There are way too many who will begrudgingly go along with the use of firearms, but will appear fanatic about their ignorance to the uses--and misuses of said firearms. But not with MY guns.
 
At the rifle range some years back the guy next to me was getting ready to put 7mmRemMag into a 7mm Weatherby. Took a couple of us to convince him not to do it. I wonder what the conversation at the shop the rounds were bought at was like.
 
Yeah, I worked in one of them sporting goods stores once.

There's them folks that wanta buy bullets...I's direct 'em to the handloading supplies.

No wait, them's want already loaded bullets...Direct 'em to the cartridges.

No wait they's want shells...Point 'em toward the shotgun shells...No, they want pistol shells, *G*


Su Amigo,
Dave
 
A friend told me he wanted to learn to reload for his "38". I said I'd help but asked what kind of 38 he had. "Revolver" is what he replied.

"A 38 Special revolver" I asked, "what kind?"

'A Smith, I think" was his response, "I think it's 38 Special, the salesman said there was something different about the revolver and pointed it out to me, but I don't remember what it was." "Would you like to see it?" he asked.

"Of course", I replied not knowing what to expect.

Much to my surprise he came back with a 642. What was "different" according to the salesman was that it was marked for +P ammo. I asked him why he bought it and basically he lives a little off the beaten track. He'd noticed strange people cutting through his woods. They've had confirmed incidences of rabid 'coons and dogs in the area. He wanted a handgun that was easy to carry when he was working around the place. He asked what I thought about the pistol and I told him I thought he made a great choice. Now let's work on your shooting and reloading.
He's not a gun person, but he's no fool either. He'll learn.
 
Interesting thread.

9 mm ammunition works quite well in a .40 S&W, it must because many people try it, I see evidence at the range every time I go. The guys at the counter tell me that people frequently bring .40s to the counter complaining that they are not working (Duh). It says .40 Smith & Wesson on the side but you put 9mm in it. "I like 9mm better".

I have always considered that more people get in trouble with their mouths (1st Amendment) than guns. We don't require much in the way of training in the proper use of mouths, but do make that type of training available in school.

There was a time in lots of schools when firearms' training was available at least in many schools (Rifle Team, ROTC, etc.).
I would be glad to see firearms training an again an elective part of the curriculum in HS. Since it is a right we should offer those interested a means of understanding the safe and proper means of exercising that right.
 
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