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To: marktwain
he was likely less than a foot away from the men when he discharged his weapon.

How do you miss at less than 1 foot distance? Was he holding the gun backwards?


Frowning takes 68 muscles.
Smiling takes 6.
Pulling this trigger takes 2.
I'm lazy.

17 posted on 12/18/2010 9:44:36 AM PST by The Comedian (Government: Saving people from freedom since time immemorial.)
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To: The Comedian
How do you miss at less than 1 foot distance? Was he holding the gun backwards?

I thought the same but under stress strange things can happen. Years ago I almost stepped on a large water moccasin in some high grass by the river. I had a 22 in my hand with a 9 round clip. I unloaded the clip, missing with the first 8 and he dashed into the 9th while trying to get back to the water. I couldn't imagine how I missed that large snake that was right at my feet. I'm glad I didn't shoot my feet off.

18 posted on 12/18/2010 10:19:49 AM PST by Mind-numbed Robot (Not all that needs to be done needs to be done by the government.)
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To: The Comedian

The stress, EXTREME close quarters, and being shocked with a stun-gun were likely all factors.


19 posted on 12/18/2010 4:59:05 PM PST by OneWingedShark (Q: Why am I here? A: To do Justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with my God.)
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