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mr1337 wrote:

jmra wrote:

mr1337 wrote:

jmra wrote:

Right2Carry wrote:darn Glocks.:-)

First I've heard that it was a Glock, but if it was, not the Glocks fault. People who don't know how to handle firearms need a gun with a manual safety.

No, if you don't know how to handle firearms, don't carry one. Especially without a holster.

I guess the sarcasm was lost somewhere along the way.

Yea, sarcasm doesn't come across very well online without the sarcasm tag: /s

I'll keep that in mind.

mr1337 wrote:

jmra wrote:

Right2Carry wrote:darn Glocks.:-)

First I've heard that it was a Glock, but if it was, not the Glocks fault. People who don't know how to handle firearms need a gun with a manual safety.

No, if you don't know how to handle firearms, don't carry one. Especially without a holster.

I guess the sarcasm was lost somewhere along the way.

Right2Carry wrote:

C-dub wrote:

Right2Carry wrote:

jmra wrote:

Right2Carry wrote:

jmra wrote:

Right2Carry wrote:

jmra wrote:

Right2Carry wrote:darn Glocks.:-)

First I've heard that it was a Glock, but if it was, not the Glocks fault. People who don't know how to handle firearms need a gun with a manual safety.

I don't know if it was or wasn't hence the smiley. I wouldn't be surprised in the least if it turns out to be one.

like I said, if you don't know jack about firearms you need a manual safety.

You're certainly entitled to your opinion but it doesn't make it fact. IMHO Glocks are for people who can't walk and chew bubblegum at the same time.

So, the vast majority of LEO in the country can't walk and chew bubblegum at the same time? People who blame a Glock every time someone shoots themselves are not only perpetuating a myth about glocks and striker fired weapons, they are also revealing their ignorance of firearms.

It's not a myth that "glock leg' happens.

http://www.indystar.com/story/news/crim ... p/4666967/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

And the same thing has never happened with any other firearm.

I didn't say that, but Glock definetly has a reputation for this sort of thing happening.

A reputation artificially generated by their competitors and perpetuated by the uninformed.

Right2Carry wrote:

jmra wrote:

Right2Carry wrote:

jmra wrote:

Right2Carry wrote:

jmra wrote:

Right2Carry wrote:darn Glocks.:-)

First I've heard that it was a Glock, but if it was, not the Glocks fault. People who don't know how to handle firearms need a gun with a manual safety.

I don't know if it was or wasn't hence the smiley. I wouldn't be surprised in the least if it turns out to be one.

like I said, if you don't know jack about firearms you need a manual safety.

You're certainly entitled to your opinion but it doesn't make it fact. IMHO Glocks are for people who can't walk and chew bubblegum at the same time.

So, the vast majority of LEO in the country can't walk and chew bubblegum at the same time? People who blame a Glock every time someone shoots themselves are not only perpetuating a myth about glocks and striker fired weapons, they are also revealing their ignorance of firearms.

It's not a myth that "glock leg' happens.


http://www.indystar.com/story/news/crim ... p/4666967/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

That's one video - there is also one out there of a seasoned gun owner shooting himself in the leg with a 1911. We can go back and forth all day with videos. Time to get back on topic.

C-dub wrote:And thus the absurdity of either argument. It is operator error pure and simple.

to a point.
Firearm safety/knowledge is extremely important regardless of the firearm you own.

Right2Carry wrote:

jmra wrote:

Right2Carry wrote:darn Glocks.:-)

First I've heard that it was a Glock, but if it was, not the Glocks fault. People who don't know how to handle firearms need a gun with a manual safety.

Does your statement apply to all the Military Folks and LEO who use firearms with a Manual Safety? Special Forces? Your logic is flawed. Ever heard the term "Glock Leg"?

I have heard the term Glock leg and it is a myth. There are many manufacturers of striker fired weapons without manual safeties. To call out Glock because of this feature displays ignorance of the firearms market. Not to mention the fact there is absolutely no documented evidence that striker fired weapons without manual safeties are involved in negligent discharges at a higher percentage of sales basis than firearms with manual safeties.
You are also taking my words out of context. I never said that everyone who owns a weapon with a manual safety doesn't know anything about firearms. What I stated is that people who aren't familiar with firearms should own a weapon with a manual safety. Big difference. Of course a manual safety doesn't do anyone any good if they don't understand its proper use. In fact, it's likely to get them killed in a self defense situation if they haven't developed the proper muscle memory to disengage the safety.

carlson1 wrote:

jmra wrote: So, the vast majority of LEO in the country can't walk and chew bubblegum at the same time? People who blame a Glock every time someone shoots themselves are not only perpetuating a myth about glocks and striker fired weapons, they are also revealing their ignorance of firearms.

I guess we could say if you carry a 1911 you must not have enough common sense and maturity to keep your finger off the trigger.

Edit: I do not believe the statement about 1911's, but it sure is annoying to hear people talk about firearms when there is no basic knowledge of the internals on which causes it to function.

I have nothing against 1911s, I own one myself.

Right2Carry wrote:

jmra wrote:

Right2Carry wrote:

jmra wrote:

Right2Carry wrote:darn Glocks.:-)

First I've heard that it was a Glock, but if it was, not the Glocks fault. People who don't know how to handle firearms need a gun with a manual safety.

I don't know if it was or wasn't hence the smiley. I wouldn't be surprised in the least if it turns out to be one.

like I said, if you don't know jack about firearms you need a manual safety.

You're certainly entitled to your opinion but it doesn't make it fact. IMHO Glocks are for people who can't walk and chew bubblegum at the same time.

So, the vast majority of LEO in the country can't walk and chew bubblegum at the same time? People who blame a Glock every time someone shoots themselves are not only perpetuating a myth about glocks and striker fired weapons, they are also revealing their ignorance of firearms.

Right2Carry wrote:

jmra wrote:

Right2Carry wrote:darn Glocks.:-)

First I've heard that it was a Glock, but if it was, not the Glocks fault. People who don't know how to handle firearms need a gun with a manual safety.

I don't know if it was or wasn't hence the smiley. I wouldn't be surprised in the least if it turns out to be one.

like I said, if you don't know jack about firearms you need a manual safety.

Right2Carry wrote:darn Glocks.:-)

First I've heard that it was a Glock, but if it was, not the Glocks fault. People who don't know how to handle firearms need a gun with a manual safety.

And that's why I joined the Air Force.