To: Uncle Ike
This is a commonly accepted fallacy. If you have to "rack" a shotgun you are at a disadvantage already. Best not to give them any warning at all. The first, and last, sound they should hear is
BOOM!
29 posted on
08/11/2010 5:38:53 AM PDT by
P8riot
(I carry a gun because I can't carry a cop.....Eagle Scout since Sep 9, 1970)
To: P8riot
Correct...While the sound of a shotgun racking is a terrifying sound to be on the ‘receiving’ end it does give away your position. Any/all HD weapons should be at the ready.
35 posted on
08/11/2010 5:43:37 AM PDT by
ATLDiver
To: P8riot
I agree - but if you want to use sound to scare the intruder, keep one of these in your closet...
RRRRRRRRRR ( intruders tend to run away, they know your crazy)
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To: P8riot
Agreed.
The only thing that racking does is to convince others, that might be with the initial target is that you have just said “NEXT?” and maybe they will clear out.
66 posted on
08/11/2010 6:01:09 AM PDT by
Mr. Jazzy
("I AM JIM THOMPSON and moderates make me PUKE!!!")
To: P8riot
I tend to agree. Those outside would hear that sound several times in quick succession.
Benelli M4 - the CWIS of home defense weapons!
70 posted on
08/11/2010 6:03:07 AM PDT by
catman67
To: P8riot
This is a commonly accepted fallacy. If you have to "rack" a shotgun you are at a disadvantage already. My thoughts, too. You take away any tactical advantage of surprise by racking a shotgun before you fire. If someone enters your house knowing that you're home and possibly armed why give them the knowledge of how you're armed and your position?
91 posted on
08/11/2010 6:43:44 AM PDT by
mbynack
(Retired USAF SMSgt)
To: P8riot
Round hits em before they can hear the sound ! Quiet death !
98 posted on
08/11/2010 6:54:38 AM PDT by
Renegade
To: P8riot
Definitely agree - as a tactical matter, you never want to expose your position, even in low light. Once you’ve made a positive ID on the bad guy, confirm a threat condition and know what’s beyond him, you shoot.
105 posted on
08/11/2010 7:05:54 AM PDT by
andy58-in-nh
(America does not need to be organized: it needs to be liberated.)
To: P8riot
The first, and last, sound they should hear is BOOM!There's an old saying that you never hear the one that got you...
168 posted on
08/11/2010 9:33:39 AM PDT by
JimRed
(Excising a cancer before it kills us waters the Tree of Liberty too! TERM LIMITS, NOW AND FOREVER!)
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