LTx Gun Thread

***popo8*** · 10-22-2014, 07:26 AM

Originally Posted by shownomercy

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Edit: Did you click the link I posted earlier popo? They did a few tests behind the myth that car doors provide protection in shootouts.

I did not... I must have missed it.

Its funny you bring that up... our drivers and passengers side doors are lined (as much as we could) with retired vests and duct tape, lol.

**superspirit** · 10-22-2014, 09:07 AM

Originally Posted by popo8

Just out of curiosity... what situation are u fearing that u may need to shoot someone through a windshield. Not saying right or wrong... just asking. As L.E. we are actually taught that we should not be shooting at moving vehicles although there are cases where it happens... im just wondering from a civilian perspective.

I'm not planning on shooting through any windshields, just was not impressed when I saw that happen. I live in a town that has the 5th highest violent crime rate in the nation.#1 in the state. it is over ridden with gang and drug violence. I have seen a drug related gang shooting take place 3 doors down from me, it was a drive bye. I just prefer to carry a bigger stick than the little gangbangers. the statistics we were given when the wife and I took our concealed carry class were quite astonishing. Since you are a LEO you should be able to get the statts for Roswell,NM. the class was given by a state trooper, the films we saw were quite intense. you never know when a hopped up gang banger might approach your vehicle with a weapon drawn, necessitating a shoot through the windshield scenario. yet I pray to the good lord above that I never have to draw down and fire on a human being.

***popo8*** · 10-22-2014, 09:44 AM

Originally Posted by superspirit

I'm not planning on shooting through any windshields, just was not impressed when I saw that happen. I live in a town that has the 5th highest violent crime rate in the nation.#1 in the state. it is over ridden with gang and drug violence. I have seen a drug related gang shooting take place 3 doors down from me, it was a drive bye. I just prefer to carry a bigger stick than the little gangbangers. the statistics we were given when the wife and I took our concealed carry class were quite astonishing. Since you are a LEO you should be able to get the statts for Roswell,NM. the class was given by a state trooper, the films we saw were quite intense. you never know when a hopped up gang banger might approach your vehicle with a weapon drawn, necessitating a shoot through the windshield scenario. yet I pray to the good lord above that I never have to draw down and fire on a human being.

Ok, was just curious. Let me just remind you that no matter the caliber, trajectory will be changed when shooting through something, so please keep that in mind as you are the one who will be accountable for your rounds when/if ever fired.

**shownomercy** · 10-22-2014, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by popo8

Ok, was just curious. Let me just remind you that no matter the caliber, trajectory will be changed when shooting through something, so please keep that in mind as you are the one who will be accountable for your rounds when/if ever fired.

Read mai link
http://www.theboxotruth.com/the-buic...lds-outsidein/

Its pretty cool stuff, they test a ton of firearms, and targets for effects.

**superspirit** · 10-22-2014, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by popo8

Ok, was just curious. Let me just remind you that no matter the caliber, trajectory will be changed when shooting through something, so please keep that in mind as you are the one who will be accountable for your rounds when/if ever fired.

Well noted popo, I aint no pro, but have had quite a bit of training, both military and civilian. and I aint no youngster either. hell I have kids (almost) your age. but thanks for the words of wisdom.

***popo8*** · 10-22-2014, 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by superspirit

Well noted popo, I aint no pro, but have had quite a bit of training, both military and civilian. and I aint no youngster either. hell I have kids your age. but thanks for the words of wisdom.

You have 40 year old kids?

**superspirit** · 10-22-2014, 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by popo8

You have 40 year old kids?

close 34, thought you were closer to 36, ok fixed it.

***popo8*** · 10-22-2014, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by superspirit

close 34, thought you were closer to 36, ok fixed it.

LOL.. Im 38... I call it 40 because of how I feel tho.

**Tarheel'Z'** · 10-22-2014, 07:34 PM

He looks 40 too, js.

**Tarheel'Z'** · 10-22-2014, 07:36 PM

I'll have another 45 in the arsenal soon, a P-97 was my first gun but I sold it many moons ago, to be a cheap ruger it was a nice shooting gun!
Btw, who buys guns for looks anyway? Lol