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Run, Hide, Perish – Survival Do’s and Don’ts from Across the Pond

Discussion in 'Gun Control' started by rover77, Jul 17, 2017.

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  1. Turtledude

    Turtledude Well-Known Member Donor

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    huh?
     
    Turtledude, Jul 25, 2017
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  2. rover77

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    so they don't interfere with laying prone
     
    rover77, Jul 25, 2017
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    "Ideally" you are not there at all. What if cover is not near? My point is sometimes dropping to the ground would be wiser than running for an exit or trying to find cover. It takes VERY thick "cover" to stop a 5.56. Sometimes being least in the path of bullets ASAP would be a the wiser choice.
     
    JakeJ, Jul 25, 2017
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    Every situation is different, but dropping to the ground compromises your mobility. If you have something to drop behind, then dropping is an option. If not, then getting to cover makes more sense, and while you want to stay low, you want to be able to move as quickly as possible.
     
    6Gunner, Jul 25, 2017
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    It depends on what load is in the 5.56! A lot of it would break up in relatively light cover. Some would penetrate some layers of wood and sheetrock, but no concrete.
     
    6Gunner, Jul 25, 2017
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    Huh ?
     
    DoctorWho, Jul 27, 2017
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    as in making yourself as small as possible in the dirt lol
     
    rover77, Jul 27, 2017
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    I am way too fat to do that.
    On my best day, I can't get any fatter.
     
    DoctorWho, Jul 29, 2017
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