#firearm handling

[historyofguns]

The article "Lost Secret of Pistol Shooting: The Crush Grip" by Massad Ayoob, published on The Armory Life, delves into the technique of how firmly one should grip a handgun. Historically, an approach known as the "60/40" rule was favored, where some shooters used 60% support hand force and 40% firing hand force, with variations in interpretation. Ayoob revisits the technique known as the "crush grip"—a hard grip recommended by esteemed shooters like Rob Leatham, Brian Enos, and veterans such as Charles Askins Jr. and Bill Jordan, who notably used a grip that could "crush granite" and advocated holding the handgun as "hard as you can." Ayoob emphasizes that a hard grip eliminates the common shooting error of "milking," where unintended finger movements cause inaccurate shots. The crush grip is described as particularly beneficial for defensive scenarios, enhancing recoil control and gun retention. Ayoob suggests that despite the hand potentially trembling due to adrenaline, with practice, the hard grip becomes second nature, offering greater stability and accuracy during shooting.

[yubriamakesart]

so i was discussing Aerith last night

[summerlinarmory]

When you are just beginning to look for a firearm and firearm gear, you must first learn how to use one. This ensures you are ready to use your newly bought gun safely.

[3liza]

look I know it's part of a much larger and trickier issue but in a vacuum, "gay people shouldn't own firearms because they will just get depressed and kill themselves" is like something my 80 year old Vietnam veteran father would remark casually during some sort of family gathering and then get REALLY surprised when absolutely everyone got mad at him

[nicorobinphd]

stg, being an enjoyer of jane twdg is like being forced into an expert-level course on the way misogyny manifests in video game spaces.

god forbid a woman be complex or difficult or provably mischaracterized (see tags) at the end of her arc to service the culmination of a man’s storyline.

[themummersfolly]

I did not notice Dementus' right hand until somebody on Reddit pointed it out.

When his authority over the Mortiflyers is called into questions, he pulls a gun on the Octoboss to get him to comply!

But let's look at this again.

He doesn't actually carry his revolver in a holster. During the five-bike teddy scene I was almost in fits trying to figure out how it's attached to his belt, because it's just chilling there with no visible carry apparatus. From the looks of it, he's got it attached to some kind of hinge, so he doesn't have to draw it to shoot someone. Kind of an improved quick-draw, where he's planning to shoot from the hip.

This has several drawbacks. First of all, shooting from the hip is hilariously inaccurate, like seriously you're skipping the entire step of aiming. Second, with Dementus' setup here, he can't follow a target if it moves without turning his whole body. Literally the only situation where he could expect to hit his target is if they were standing three feet in front of him and caught totally off guard. The Octoboss is significantly further away, and presumably knows about the revolver Dementus openly carries in this configuration. He has room to move out of the line of fire, and his own weapon is much more accessible and easier to aim. If this turned into an actual gunfight, the Octoboss would have to be very, very unlucky not to win.

Also, Dementus doesn't even have his finger near the trigger, let alone on it; he's put just enough of his hand on the grip to tilt the piece up. Actually firing the gun would take a second or two of fumbling around, and in that second the Octoboss could would gain the upper hand. I have to wonder if he even carries it loaded; we never see him fire it, and the only other person we see handle it (Furiosa, at the end) had to load it before she put it to his head.

Conclusion: Dementus isn't making a threat he plans to follow through on, he's posturing. That's probably why nobody seems particularly shocked or threatened, and why the Octoboss seems more exasperated than anything else. He knows Dementus can't and won't actually do shit to him; he knows where he stands in terms of loyalty and probably expects Dementus to know too, at this point. Yeah, Dementus overstepped by trying to shove one of his men around, but does he seriously want to turn this into a dick-measuring contest right now? "Just do what he says."

There's so much character development in these ten seconds of film alone. Just from this interaction, you can infer so much about these two men, their relationship to each other, and their status within their group.

P.S. As someone with a lifetime of handling firearms, I would be so pissed if someone pulled this shit on me. We're taught from before we even touch a gun not to point it at anything we are not willing to destroy; if you point a gun at me, I expect that you are trying to kill me, which like, at least you're being honest. But brandish a weapon, especially in a way where we both know you can't do shit and you're just trying to look tough? Buddy, you're gonna wish you fucking killed me.

[primmy-and-proper]

[hey-hamlet]

lets kill Sensei Au

Does afo teach them about villainy and intimidation tactics ? If he taught history je would probably just spend the entire class calling put govarment propaganda and telling the truth .

He's a very good teacher! I'm not sure UA was expecting their students to have once weekly classes on manipulation, human anatomy and acting, but 1C makes the most of it! Their chemistry classes focus maybe a little too long on the toxic stuff, and their biology classes are probably criminal, but hes a shockingly good teacher!

His history lessons leave a little to be desired, admittedly. His sources are all "i was there" which are impossible to cite! The day Shinso recovers some credible sources about an anti-quirk riot AfO started 200 years ago, AfO is so impressed he promises to stand still for a whole minute! None of them manage to kill him, but it was productive, at least! Izuku got some great quirk data!

[phobiaexists]

Oughhhh the Doe’s and their taming process (I know John’s the corrupted one, but come on, we all know Jane is the feral one in the relationship)

I wonder what sort of changes happened to Jane after she tampered with that code? Just questions that circle through my squirrel infested brain-

- I like the idea that Jane is separate from the whole Spectre’s game! (Honestly she’d be such a menace if she was a survivor)

- I wholeheartedly believe that John would be such a snuggle bug corruption be damned, that man would be a teddy bear and he’d love to be one

(Sorry I rambled a bit, these two just make me happy)

Well, for starters, whatever code she “corrupted” herself with has obscured her real face completely from everyone and especially The Spectre’s. None of the survivors (aside from the admins as before everything went downhill she and John used to be somewhat close with them, and especially Builderman) have ever seen her actual face, but even those who have can’t seem to recall it afterwards, and they’ve never even seen what color Jane’s eye is, all they see is a glowing outline of an eye looking back at them from a half-empty face and that’s only sometimes.

There’s also this from awhile ago:

Also yay! More John and 007n7 interactions and bonding, if you’re reading this, hi Doc.

AND YEAH. SHE PROBABLY WOULD BE A FUCKING MENACE. ESPECIALLY CONSIDERING SHE IS TECHNICALLY NOT SUPPOSED TO OWN THAT FUNCTIONING SHOTGUN. Though honestly, her not being officially registered as a killer or a survivor or anything aside from probably That Fucking Cryptid has been what’s keeping her able to bend around The Spectre’s rules, thanks in part to the code she messed with and the way she forced herself into the realm with said code. The best she can do is just force a way into the rounds to drop off the supplies, but she sometimes has a bit of a time limit before The Spectre finds out that The Thing got into a round again before promptly trying to kick her out. She’s probably been able to do a bit more and probably would’ve kept doing more if it weren’t for the fact that while The Spectre can’t do much about her it can very much do things about the other survivors and killers (though lately things have been going to shit for The Spectre and it all kinda started with the survivors “taming” John LMAO)

ALSO YES MY TAKE ON JOHN VERY MUCH IS (or well has been ever since being “tamed”)

I’ve always imagined he especially likes to try to curl up to Jane and rest his head against her stomach or chest when they’re laying down together, and specifically enjoying it when she hugs his head close to her. Guy may be 8’4” and she may be 5’8”, but he just wants to feel smaller around her. Smaller again, even— and even if slightly, since he used to be 5’7” before everything went to shit.

I also have always wanted to imagine John laying down on his stomach or something somewhere around The Lobby and some of the survivors who do vibe more with him chilling alongside him by sitting or laying down beside him whilst leaning back against the side of his body. Guy just lets it happen. Might even try to curl up a little around them, too.

[moviebunny]

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[historyofguns]

The article "Under-Fire Reload Tactics" by Mike Boyle, published on The Armory Life, discusses the importance of mastering gun handling skills for self-defense. It emphasizes the "Combat Triad," a concept by Col. Jeff Cooper, which balances mental conditioning, practical marksmanship, and gun handling. Boyle stresses that while gunfights requiring reloads are rare, possessing quick reload skills is important for safety and preparedness. He advises carrying at least one spare magazine and practicing reloads using dummy rounds to enhance reliability even under stress. Different reloading techniques, such as using the slide stop or overhand grip, are explored, with emphasis on finding a personal, comfortable method. Lastly, the article suggests focusing on speed and empty gun reloads rather than the more complex tactical reloads, considering the practical challenges posed by stress in real-life situations.

[shadow0-1]

Melt steel

[cassmouse]

I can guarantee you that if the Yellowjackets were British then fuckin none of them would've known how to use that gun lmao

[intertexts]

AUGH greats in my inbox.....

[wolvierinez]

did Bruce not do this.am i hallucinating the panels where he taught at least jason how to use a gun.even if Bruce didn't i doubt Alfred would teach them instead even if he has used guns in comics before

[historyofguns]

The article "Ayoob: Is Your Trigger Finger Placement Wrong?" by Massad Ayoob on The Armory Life examines the significance of proper trigger finger placement for accurate shooting. Drawing on traditional handgun training wisdom, Ayoob explains the importance of finger positioning—using the pad for short, light trigger pulls and the distal joint for long, heavy ones. The article highlights the impact of "trigger reach" dimensions and the advantages of the "power crease" for efficient shooting. Ayoob also advises caution against the "h-Grip," illustrating potential long-term hand injuries. Overall, the piece encourages shooters to experiment with their finger placement to find the most effective approach for their shooting needs.