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Re: Sticking my gun where it doesn't belong...
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Mon, 28 Jul 2003 15:22:38 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Dave Schuler wrote:
> Good point, but here's something that's always bothered me. Very often >we'll
> see some menacing fellow onscreen brandishing a .45 or even a shotgun, and by
> brandishing it he coerces some other character to undertake some action or
> inaction. But then, a minute or two later, the gun-toter *cocks* the thing >for
> emphasis.
Exactly - for emphasis. It's all Hollywood. Common sense abandoned for
dynamics.
> How dangerous is an uncocked weapon?
Splitting hairs here, but I was taught (back to the respect and responsibility
thing) that all guns are dangerous. Always treat it as if it's loaded, don't
point it at something unless you intend to kill it, etc. But I get your point.
:-)
-Chris
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| (...) Good point, but here's something that's always bothered me. Very often we'll see some menacing fellow onscreen brandishing a .45 or even a shotgun, and by brandishing it he coerces some other character to undertake some action or inaction. But (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jul-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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