TylerD45ACP
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Agreed. No one wants to get into a SD situation; let alone a massive firefight where 30-45 rounds are fired between both parties 
. Mostly me .
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Pointing an empty handgun when rounds run out?
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It might buy me enough time to decide whether to run away or throw it or decide to try to beat them down with it or whatever...
I'll note that, generally, folks tend to turn away from a gun being pointed at them. I don't know how much this applies to folks that have already been shot at a few times...
I'll note that, generally, folks tend to turn away from a gun being pointed at them. I don't know how much this applies to folks that have already been shot at a few times...
Why bother faking the funk with an empty gun?
The attacker(s) show intent to kill you (ie presenting a weapon) correct? Well, it's time for weapons of opportunity if you have burned through all your ammo. Use a dropped firearm, pipes, rocks or chunks of concrete, a knife, whatever you can find. The fight is on and you may have to get your hands dirty.
Regards and Semper Fi!
Lucky
The attacker(s) show intent to kill you (ie presenting a weapon) correct? Well, it's time for weapons of opportunity if you have burned through all your ammo. Use a dropped firearm, pipes, rocks or chunks of concrete, a knife, whatever you can find. The fight is on and you may have to get your hands dirty.
Regards and Semper Fi!
Lucky
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kaylorinhi
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Somebody stated something like this earlier...
Harry Callahan: I know what you're thinking. "Did he fire six shots or only five?" Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement I kind of lost track myself. But being as this is a .44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world, and would blow your head clean off, you've got to ask yourself one question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?
This maybe enough to get you that mental pause from BG to get the flock out of there!
Harry Callahan: I know what you're thinking. "Did he fire six shots or only five?" Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement I kind of lost track myself. But being as this is a .44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world, and would blow your head clean off, you've got to ask yourself one question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?
This maybe enough to get you that mental pause from BG to get the flock out of there!
imprezagm4
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We are absolutely taught to never show an empty weapon during my LE reserve class. Attempting to "bluff" someone who is still in the fight though? Not a chance!
therealdeal
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it is a very possible scenario, but it is situation specific+you need to trust your gut. If you have distance between you and your target, you have fired a bunch of roads so far to help your situation, and the target doesn't know you are empty, then you can use this tool. You don't have to, but sometimes you only 'got what you got'. If its your last option than it can help. You have to decide the risk factor and if you are willing to pay the price(there might not be a better alternative).
example only:
-you have killed 3BG's and there is one left.
-you can't retreat(you are basically cornered)
-there hasn't been a huge time lapse and there is no reason why 4th BG thinks you're empty of ammo
-you see an opportunity to hold the 4th BG @ gunpoint(you're unloaded)
you can take it or do nothing. of course thats one of infinite scenarios.
in this perfect scenario, you could, in a very loud commanding voice inform BG you donot want to kill him like his friends but you will if he forces you to
example only:
-you have killed 3BG's and there is one left.
-you can't retreat(you are basically cornered)
-there hasn't been a huge time lapse and there is no reason why 4th BG thinks you're empty of ammo
-you see an opportunity to hold the 4th BG @ gunpoint(you're unloaded)
you can take it or do nothing. of course thats one of infinite scenarios.
in this perfect scenario, you could, in a very loud commanding voice inform BG you donot want to kill him like his friends but you will if he forces you to