Magic Bullets: Wizardzz's Firearm Report
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Last night, I was reading Transmetropolitan [^] when I heard 2 gunshots coming from outside the front of my house and over about 2 lots (a lot is 25' wide on my block, so that is close). I dove over to my weapon, and peaked out the side window (out of the line of fire from the front of my building, and on the opposite side of where I heard shots). I saw a white Cadillac SUV speeding off. A minute later an unmarked police car flew the wrong way down my street with its siren blaring and all of its spotlights and blue lights on. Then that was it, no more sirens, no investigation, no news stories. I checked for casings this morning in the area and found none (I was curious as to the caliber, sounded like a 9mm from my experience). The scariest part was that I had just finished carrying in groceries from my car on the street about 5 minutes prior.
"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!" — Hunter S. Thompson
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Last night, I was reading Transmetropolitan [^] when I heard 2 gunshots coming from outside the front of my house and over about 2 lots (a lot is 25' wide on my block, so that is close). I dove over to my weapon, and peaked out the side window (out of the line of fire from the front of my building, and on the opposite side of where I heard shots). I saw a white Cadillac SUV speeding off. A minute later an unmarked police car flew the wrong way down my street with its siren blaring and all of its spotlights and blue lights on. Then that was it, no more sirens, no investigation, no news stories. I checked for casings this morning in the area and found none (I was curious as to the caliber, sounded like a 9mm from my experience). The scariest part was that I had just finished carrying in groceries from my car on the street about 5 minutes prior.
"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!" — Hunter S. Thompson
wizardzz wrote:
peaked out the side window
Was it that exciting?
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wizardzz wrote:
peaked out the side window
Was it that exciting?
I wanted to make sure whoever it was, was leaving the area and not trying some silly shit like entering my building.
"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!" — Hunter S. Thompson
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I wanted to make sure whoever it was, was leaving the area and not trying some silly shit like entering my building.
"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!" — Hunter S. Thompson
I should have used the "peeked vs peaked" gag icon... :sigh:
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I should have used the "peeked vs peaked" gag icon... :sigh:
Ah yes, or bolding the word probably would've gotten the mistake recognized by my brain.
"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!" — Hunter S. Thompson
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Last night, I was reading Transmetropolitan [^] when I heard 2 gunshots coming from outside the front of my house and over about 2 lots (a lot is 25' wide on my block, so that is close). I dove over to my weapon, and peaked out the side window (out of the line of fire from the front of my building, and on the opposite side of where I heard shots). I saw a white Cadillac SUV speeding off. A minute later an unmarked police car flew the wrong way down my street with its siren blaring and all of its spotlights and blue lights on. Then that was it, no more sirens, no investigation, no news stories. I checked for casings this morning in the area and found none (I was curious as to the caliber, sounded like a 9mm from my experience). The scariest part was that I had just finished carrying in groceries from my car on the street about 5 minutes prior.
"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!" — Hunter S. Thompson
Well, the price of food IS going up....(but, I didn't think you'd get attacked over it...)
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Well, the price of food IS going up....(but, I didn't think you'd get attacked over it...)
I do live about 5 blocks from a 24 hour McDonalds... :sigh:
"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!" — Hunter S. Thompson
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Last night, I was reading Transmetropolitan [^] when I heard 2 gunshots coming from outside the front of my house and over about 2 lots (a lot is 25' wide on my block, so that is close). I dove over to my weapon, and peaked out the side window (out of the line of fire from the front of my building, and on the opposite side of where I heard shots). I saw a white Cadillac SUV speeding off. A minute later an unmarked police car flew the wrong way down my street with its siren blaring and all of its spotlights and blue lights on. Then that was it, no more sirens, no investigation, no news stories. I checked for casings this morning in the area and found none (I was curious as to the caliber, sounded like a 9mm from my experience). The scariest part was that I had just finished carrying in groceries from my car on the street about 5 minutes prior.
"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!" — Hunter S. Thompson
Stay away from the windows, and don't go outside. If someone comes through your door (or windows), open up on 'em, but don't make yourself a target.
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997 -
Last night, I was reading Transmetropolitan [^] when I heard 2 gunshots coming from outside the front of my house and over about 2 lots (a lot is 25' wide on my block, so that is close). I dove over to my weapon, and peaked out the side window (out of the line of fire from the front of my building, and on the opposite side of where I heard shots). I saw a white Cadillac SUV speeding off. A minute later an unmarked police car flew the wrong way down my street with its siren blaring and all of its spotlights and blue lights on. Then that was it, no more sirens, no investigation, no news stories. I checked for casings this morning in the area and found none (I was curious as to the caliber, sounded like a 9mm from my experience). The scariest part was that I had just finished carrying in groceries from my car on the street about 5 minutes prior.
"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!" — Hunter S. Thompson
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Stay away from the windows, and don't go outside. If someone comes through your door (or windows), open up on 'em, but don't make yourself a target.
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997:wtf:
John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
If someone comes through your door (or windows), open up on 'em, but don't make yourself a target.
And what if it was a friend, neighbour or a relative :wtf:
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:wtf:
John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
If someone comes through your door (or windows), open up on 'em, but don't make yourself a target.
And what if it was a friend, neighbour or a relative :wtf:
C'mon - you didn't know I was referring to "bad guys" (tm)? Are you sure there's not some family ties to o54m4 somewhere not to far removed on your family tree? Besides all that, MY friends, family, and neighbors know better than to enter my house uninvited.
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997 -
Sometimes it makes me glad to live in the UK :)
Where you have no hope of defending yourself?
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997 -
C'mon - you didn't know I was referring to "bad guys" (tm)? Are you sure there's not some family ties to o54m4 somewhere not to far removed on your family tree? Besides all that, MY friends, family, and neighbors know better than to enter my house uninvited.
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
Are you sure there's not some family ties to o54m4 somewhere not to far removed on your family tree?
BANG Whoops sorry John, I.. I.. didn't mean to shoot you, but you shouldn't of said those things.... ;)
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Where you have no hope of defending yourself?
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997Real men use fists and not guns ;P
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John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
Are you sure there's not some family ties to o54m4 somewhere not to far removed on your family tree?
BANG Whoops sorry John, I.. I.. didn't mean to shoot you, but you shouldn't of said those things.... ;)
Don't be silly. You live in the UK, and I know you don't have a gun.
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997 -
Stay away from the windows, and don't go outside. If someone comes through your door (or windows), open up on 'em, but don't make yourself a target.
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997I do live in Chicago, so I know the standard drive-by protocol and that is great advice you give. That's why my first reaction was to hit the deck and crawl near my weapon in case someone were to come inside. I had my gun fixed on the door and looked out my side-back window when the shots subsided to get a vehicle description when I heard it speeding off and to confirm it was indeed fleeing. Given the distance and sharp angle of the window against the street, it is an impossible shot, especially from a moving vehicle. The target was either a very large Mexican family (unlikely) or the 22 year old white kid who does a lot of drugs and lives with his lawyer father. They live next to each other and it's where the shots came from. My guess is the kid or his father was the target or it was just a random gang initiation. I couldn't see any bullet holes in the houses this morning, but did not look long because I didn't want to make myself look like I was doing my own investigation.
"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!" — Hunter S. Thompson
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Don't be silly. You live in the UK, and I know you don't have a gun.
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997:) got me there.
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Real men use fists and not guns ;P
We already had a discussion hear about running at me with your fist clenched. BANG! You're dead, track-star. :)
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997 -
Real men use fists and not guns ;P
But fists don't win in a gunfight. BTW, it really depends on where in the UK, don't act like there aren't sketchy parts. Though I will admit, the entire city of Chicago is a shithole. Aside from police and retired police there are only about 11k legal gun owners out of 3 million and no gun or ammo stores.
"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!" — Hunter S. Thompson
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Stay away from the windows, and don't go outside. If someone comes through your door (or windows), open up on 'em, but don't make yourself a target.
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997I do wish I had some heavier furniture to hide behind / under. My girlfriend asked how far a bullet would travel through objects after going through a window. I looked around and said, probably the other side of the house. It's a half truth, my internal walls are basically rotting paper at this point, held together by painted over wall paper. My only hope would be the layers of lead paint could be an inch thick.
"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!" — Hunter S. Thompson
