To: kattracks
A sleeping U.S. Marine was killed by his gun in central Iraq when the weapon accidentally discharged, the U.S. military said on Thursday.Sorry, but M16's/pistols don't just get up in the middle of the night and go off. Beside, it is not a gun in the military. It is called a WEAPON! Stupid press.
To: RetiredArmy
The M249 isn't an M16.
15 posted on
04/03/2003 1:32:11 PM PST by
jdege
To: RetiredArmy
Plus, the M249 is a officially a "crew served" rather than an individual weapon. In rare instances, the SAW may "cook off" a round. But, that would only happen after an extended bout of firing - not while the operator is sleeping.
Odd story. Tragic nonetheless.
To: RetiredArmy
That's a SAW - Squad Automatic Weapon, not an M-16 or a pistol. It fires from an open bolt, which can slip and accidently discharge.
To: RetiredArmy
This is my rifle and this is my gun; this one's for killing and this one's for fun.
44 posted on
04/03/2003 11:25:03 PM PST by
thisiskubrick
(may the running liberal pig-dogs be turned into bbq toasties in the sea of fire)
To: RetiredArmy
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