Sacred Cows of Firearms Owners

[TGO David]

I saw a thread similar to this on another forum and thought it would be fun to start one here. Feel free to add your own.

1.) If I buy a new pistol, my shooting will improve

2.) Low left - it's the sights/trigger

3.) The grip angle is very important to shooting well

4.) I only need 5/6/7/8 rounds for any gunfight I'll be in

5.) I don't need to practice malfunction clearance, I just need a "reliable" handgun.

6.) Practicing shooting weak-handed is a waste of time

7.) My XYZ pistol is better than your ABC pistol because it is metal/plastic/German/double-action/has a thumb safety/etc

[nightrunner]

You dont need 5,000 rounds of 5.56NATO in your zombie stash.

[trblmkr13]

I think that covers all the misconceptions but I really like number 4 the best I didn't know you could pick how many attackers will confront you

[TGO David]

• 9mm is just .45ACP set on stun
  

• You need to carry a caliber that starts with the number 4 (.45, .40, .44, etc.)
  

• I only carry a revolver because semi-automatics are failure-prone
  

• A person shot with a .45ACP will spin completely around / lose an arm / disintegrate
  

• The sound of a shotgun pump being racked will scare a burglar right out of your house
  

• You need a shotgun for home defense because you don't even have to aim it, just point it in their general direction
  

[56FordGuy]

If you draw your carry weapon, your attacker will simply run away.

You don't need any training beyond your HCP class. If you are ever in a situation that requires you to draw, you will rise to the occasion and perform just like in the movies. Or, barring that, see above.

Carry a semi auto without a round in the chamber, because it's safer that way. If ever attacked, you will have time and a free hand to rack the slide.

[Guest m2jordan]

You need a magnun rifle to shoot anything above a coyote.

My rifle is better then yours just because I am always right and it was custom built for me.

And from gun shop salesman.

That gun is too much gun for you because your a woman.

[BryanP]

One favorite chestnut that always makes me roll my eyes: "I carry a .22lr/.25acp 'cause that little bullet will bounce around inside their abdomen like a blender."

[Guest SUNTZU]

butchering a whole herd of holy cows. the munchkin wrangler.

sacred cows, the second serving. the munchkin wrangler.

[BryanP]

"They all fall to hardball."

[TGO David]

butchering a whole herd of holy cows. the munchkin wrangler.

sacred cows, the second serving. the munchkin wrangler.

Those had nothing to do with the intent of this thread. That guy was just on his period about every single firearm/cartridge in popular culture. This thread is about all of the stupid things you've ever heard or read about a firearm.

[Guest SUNTZU]

Those had nothing to do with the intent of this thread. That guy was just on his period about every single firearm/cartridge in popular culture. This thread is about all of the stupid things you've ever heard or read about a firearm.

Both of his blogposts take every stupid thing you've heard about different firearms and ammo comparisons during an internet argument and brought them together for one huge hatefest.

Otherwise, its just a continuance of this thread.

http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/handgun-carry-self-defense/28898-what-dumbest-self-defense-advice-you-have-ever-heard.html

Besides, you're just the admin, you don't get a say.

[Guest grimel]

I think that covers all the misconceptions but I really like number 4 the best I didn't know you could pick how many attackers will confront you

Of course you can. I pick zero so I don't have to carry a gun for anything other than the odd snake or dog.

[BimmerFreak]

Tan makes your rifle more tactical.....

[BimmerFreak]

(oh wait.....that one's true)

[TGO David]

Besides, you're just the admin, you don't get a say.

Nobody ever pays me in gum.

[Guest db99wj]

I don't carry my gun everywhere I go, just when I go into bad areas.

Don't need a gun by my bed, I live in a safe, crime free area.

This <insert business> is a Gun Free Zone.

Edited December 6, 2009 by db99wj

[tntnixon]

The .357 mag will go right through the target so it won't do as much damage.

If I'm jumped from behind, I'll still have time to draw, aim and pull the trigger.

I always aim for the head so I know I'll get 'em with one shot.

[Trekbike]

You dont need 5,000 rounds of 5.56NATO in your zombie stash.

I thought the thread was for things that weren't true.

[gregintenn]

Scopes: Bigger is always better.

I don't need binoculars, I'll just use my scope.

A $900 magnum rifle will be just fine with a $29 scope.

[ftncityfatboy]

If a 9mm was all I had to use I'd throw it in the lake.....

[Guest Jcochran88]

"if you carry a gun where alcohol is served you will end up shooting some one"

[VolunteerGuns]

“I believe in the Second Amendment, but I believe in gun control too."

“I believe in the Second Amendment, but I still believe we should have an assault weapon ban."

"Don't believe the hype of the NRA when they tell you that it's not the guns. It is the guns. It's the guns and the people."

[Oh Shoot]

"You WILL fall down when wearing a SOB holster, fall right ON it, and CRIPPLE yourself for life. I know a couple of detectives this has happened to."

- OS

[poak]

If you employ a paddle holster of any kind, it will be ripped clean off your person by ninjas and you will be killed with your own weapon.

[Guest SUNTZU]

If you open carry you immediately lose all situational awareness and will be shot in the back of the head by a criminal with the skills of a Marine Force Recon unit while you stand slack jawed with an RC Cola and a Moonpie in your hands while standing in line at the gas station.