[Eaker]

and the concussion alone from a round that passes within a close enough distance can kill.

Right. I thought TC was kidding when he said I was safer behind him than I was holding the target when he was shooting his .50!!

[Squantos]

I have personally used all four of these tools in EOD work..........had I the task of guarding a pipeline with regards to mirage, wind and shamal like conditions there again. Soft skin targets operating at night for the most part. I'd take the AW or the Long Bow in 338 Lapua Mag.

Stay Safe !

[river rat]

"and the concussion alone from a round that passes within a close enough distance can kill.

Come on guys.....have you forgotten?
HEART ATTACK!

I can assure you, that if one of these babies whiz past your ear - you WILL mess your pants or die of fright.

You never hear the shot....until after the round (moving faster than sound) "cracks" past your position..

Semper Fi