This Is My Boomstick! - Page 4

Leonie · 28-02-2008, 12:28 PM

I remember we were once given a workshop on what to do in case of a robbery back when I worked at a supermarket.

They had four or five guns and asked us to tell him which ones were real. I remember the guy being really quite worried when I pointed out one of the guns and said "that one, that's very real, it's a Walther." Hee. Turned out it wasn't a Walther, but it's brother or something. Either way, it looked a lot like my dad's (police) gun. Workshop Guy was most disturbed I recognised the type.

I ended up talking to him and he explained that he'd also been part of the police force, and that the weapons were indeed very much alike. Good enough for me.

It's not that scary though. If your dad brings them home, you know what they look like. And ammo was either left at work or stored somewhere childproof - to this day, I have no idea.

Dad's recently been talking about how he's concerned that weapon training for the police force is now generally undertaken with all sorts of ear plugs and things to protect the hearing of the officers. He's had years of training without, to ensure that the people firing the guns won't accidentally shoot themselves in the foot from the shock of the sound. Apparently, if you've never heard one fired by yourself without protection before, you're in for a surprise when that day comes around.

acliff · 28-02-2008, 12:59 PM

Leonie · 28-02-2008, 04:48 PM

Have you tried testing it out in the shop? I mean, you can buy it online, but it's heavy and if you're not comfortable with the grip, you won't end up carrying it around...

Jacoby · 28-02-2008, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leonie

Have you tried testing it out in the shop? I mean, you can buy it online, but it's heavy and if you're not comfortable with the grip, you won't end up carrying it around...

nice

acliff · 28-02-2008, 07:23 PM

Sometimes you just have to read the reviews, believe the internet hype and pull the trigger...

Mandy · 28-02-2008, 07:29 PM

That gun would blow a hole in the wall, steal your girlfriend, AND trim those overgrown hedges.

Jacoby · 29-02-2008, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mandy

That gun would blow a hole in the wall, steal your girlfriend, AND trim those overgrown LOCUST SCUM!

this is how I read that

28-02-2008, 12:28 PM	#61
Leonie Elle Join Date: May 2003 Location: Nottingham Posts: 2,631	I remember we were once given a workshop on what to do in case of a robbery back when I worked at a supermarket. They had four or five guns and asked us to tell him which ones were real. I remember the guy being really quite worried when I pointed out one of the guns and said "that one, that's very real, it's a Walther." Hee. Turned out it wasn't a Walther, but it's brother or something. Either way, it looked a lot like my dad's (police) gun. Workshop Guy was most disturbed I recognised the type. I ended up talking to him and he explained that he'd also been part of the police force, and that the weapons were indeed very much alike. Good enough for me. It's not that scary though. If your dad brings them home, you know what they look like. And ammo was either left at work or stored somewhere childproof - to this day, I have no idea. Dad's recently been talking about how he's concerned that weapon training for the police force is now generally undertaken with all sorts of ear plugs and things to protect the hearing of the officers. He's had years of training without, to ensure that the people firing the guns won't accidentally shoot themselves in the foot from the shock of the sound. Apparently, if you've never heard one fired by yourself without protection before, you're in for a surprise when that day comes around. __________________

28-02-2008, 12:59 PM	#62
acliff llama llama duck Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: London Posts: 1,818	__________________ Leave a message...

28-02-2008, 04:48 PM	#63
Leonie Elle Join Date: May 2003 Location: Nottingham Posts: 2,631	Have you tried testing it out in the shop? I mean, you can buy it online, but it's heavy and if you're not comfortable with the grip, you won't end up carrying it around... __________________

28-02-2008, 07:23 PM	#65
acliff llama llama duck Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: London Posts: 1,818	Sometimes you just have to read the reviews, believe the internet hype and pull the trigger... __________________ Leave a message...

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

28-02-2008, 07:29 PM	#66
Mandy Honourary Brit Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Dorothyville, USA Posts: 3,400	That gun would blow a hole in the wall, steal your girlfriend, AND trim those overgrown hedges.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)