[TML] [OT] One for Gun Safty

[Leon Wu]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: tml-bounces at travellercentral.com [mailto:tml-
> bounces at travellercentral.com] On Behalf Of Tod Glenn
> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2007 11:19 AM
> To: The Traveller Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [TML] [OT] One for Gun Safty
> 
> What MOS/Branch? I was an Infantry officer after being 11B.  I's pick
> a rifle indoors too.  Keep in mind that an M4 carbine has more energy
> at 400 yards than a 44 magnum does at the muzzle.  You can miss
> indoors, and a 9mm pistol will actually out penetrate a 5.56x45mm
> rifle with frangible ammunition.  The only reason to use a pistol is
> if the space is really, really confining.  In such a case, offensive
> type grenades are probably indicated.

Remind me to avoid getting into a firefight with you on a ship! Whether
on your side or not, tossing grenades around a lot of fragile
electronics will make a win very pyrrhic. 

Which brings up an idea, what about grenades specifically designed for
shipboard use. One that a grenade that releases a foam that hardens when
exposed to air? It immobilizes your opponent with damaging ship's
systems or bulkheads.

Leon