How loud are guns when you're wearing those earmuff ear protection thingies?
ION, it sounds like I get to be a lab rat. Which means there's a 33% chance I'll get the placebo. But if I do, 6 months later they'll give me the real thing.
Inara: So. Would you like to lecture me on the wickedness of my ways? Book: I brought you some supper, but if you'd prefer a lecture, I've a few very catchy ones prepped. Sin and hellfire... one has lepers.
'Serenity'
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Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, flaming otters, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
tommyrot - Feb 13, 2006 6:21:58 pm PST #7015 of 10002
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
dcp - Feb 13, 2006 6:28:37 pm PST #7016 of 10002
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.
Depends on the cartridge. To me, .22s only sound about 1/3 what they do without ear protection, .45s about 1/2.
Aims - Feb 13, 2006 6:31:10 pm PST #7017 of 10002
Shit's all sorts of different now.
tommyrot - Feb 13, 2006 6:32:21 pm PST #7018 of 10002
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
I've only fired a gun once in my life - my dad's .22 rifle. I was amazed at how little noise it made (kinda' a "pop"). I would guess that a .22 pistol would be a little louder (for the shooter) as the as the end of the barrel is closer to your head.
dcp - Feb 13, 2006 6:38:34 pm PST #7019 of 10002
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.
Inside or outside makes a noticeable difference too.
Kathy A - Feb 13, 2006 6:40:13 pm PST #7020 of 10002
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
do they have a portmanteau preference? If they're going to be a serious celebrity couple, they need to settle on one.
Too bad Filliam H. Muffman is already taken...
Speaking of Comedy Central news parody shows, TDS was on fire tonight!! As Jon pointed out, the Cheney shooting was a gift from heaven for the writers--I didn't stop laughing until the commercial break.
Jesse - Feb 13, 2006 6:44:40 pm PST #7021 of 10002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Seriously, that was hilarious.
In Grey's Anatomy news, if you aren't reading the writers' blog, you've got to read the recent stuff from Shonda Rhimes. I heart her. [link]
Theodosia - Feb 13, 2006 6:50:01 pm PST #7022 of 10002
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
And my TiVo didn't record TDS in the mistaken belief that it was a rerun. I caught most of it anyway, because I was up and around, and can reset for a later showing anyway.
Connie Neil - Feb 13, 2006 6:52:44 pm PST #7023 of 10002
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.45's make some serious noise, with visible flame out the muzzle. It's a shame they're generally too big for me to hold onto with my little hands.
§ ita § - Feb 13, 2006 8:16:07 pm PST #7024 of 10002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
How loud are guns when you're wearing those earmuff ear protection thingies?
The 22s are quite quiet. The Glock and the revolver were pretty loud through the earmuffs--I wouldn't shoot either of those nor even be in an indoor range with my head in this state. I'm hoping the whole starting really early thing and being outdoor help. Or I'll be out $200.